CPSC2015-09-09
Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
Hazard
The lower blade guard can get stuck in the fully retracted position and not automatically release to cover the blade. The exposed blade poses a laceration hazard and risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact Panasonic to receive a return prepaid shipping label. Panasonic will replace the safety guard and return the saws to the consumer.
Sold at
Industrial distributors nationwide from April 2014 through June 2015 for about $400 for the saw kit and $500 for the combo kit.
Affected count
About 165
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China, Japan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Metal Cutter Saw Kit and Metal Cutter Combo Kit
Consumer contact
Panasonic Corporation of North America at 800-743-2335 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday or online at www.panasonic.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Panasonic-Recalls-Metal-Cutter-SawsDon't want to check this manually?
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