CPSC2007-04-05
Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard
Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
The "Craftsman" logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with the proper operation of the lower blade guard, exposing the saw's blade and posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the Craftsman label from the upper blade guard, according to the instructions. Instructions are available at OSH.com (under the Product Safety page).
Sold at
Sears, Kmart, and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide and online through these stores from November 2004 through February 2007 for between $40 and $60.
Affected count
About 308,000
Injuries reported
Sears has received two reports of the blade guard catching on the label with one incident resulting in an injury to the user that required 12 stitches.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Craftsman Circular Saws
Consumer contact
For additional information, call a toll free number at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Sears-Warns-Consumers-to-Remove-Label-from-Craftsman-Circular-Saws-Obstructed-Blade-Guard-Poses-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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