Recalls / 2001-09-13

CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

01232 · Recalled 2001-09-13 · CPSC page

Description

The 7 1/4-inch circular saws have a blue plastic body and a metal blade guard. The name "Ryobi" appears on the blade guard and the motor housing. The recalled saws have one of the following model numbers - CSB120, CSB130, CSB1308, CSB130K, or CSB130JS - which can be found on a white label on the motor housing. Some of the recalled saws were sold in kits that included a hard plastic, gray storage case (embossed with "Ryobi Circular Saw") with the saw and blade inside.

Hazards

The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders.

Reported injuries

Ryobi Technologies has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact Ryobi's Consumer Response Team for a free repair kit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws		About 125,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Ryobi Technologies Inc. (RTI)
Sold at: Home centers (including Home Depot), hardware stores, catalogs nationwide sold the circular saws, from October 1998 through July 2001, for, $140.

Consumer contact

Consumers should call Ryobi toll-free at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to the company at: Ryobi Technologies Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622, Attention: Consumer Response Team.

Source: CPSC recall 01232. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.