CPSC2012-04-19
Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed by Defective Packaging
Irwin Industrial Tool Company, Huntersville, N.C.
Hazard
The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact the firm to receive a free storage container for the saw blades. Consumers should not disturb any saw blades that remain in the packaging but should store the saw blades in the packaging in a safe and secure location until the container arrives, then immediately transfer the saw blades to the container and discard the original packaging.
Sold at
Lowe's stores nationwide from approximately October 2011 through November 2011 for $40.
Affected count
About 55,260
Injuries reported
Irwin has received three reports of the saw blades falling out of the packaging. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Classic Series Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Irwin at (800) 464-7946 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website atwww.irwinrecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Irwin-Recalls-10-Inch-Circular-Saw-Blade-3-Pack-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Posed-by-Defective-PackagingDon't want to check this manually?
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