Recalls / 2007-04-05
Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard
07149 · Recalled 2007-04-05 · CPSC page
Description
The recall involves a 7-1/4-inch circular saw. The model numbers included are: 172.108550, 172.108560, 172.108650, and 172.108660. The model number is located on the circular saw's upper motor housing. Model numbers 172.108560 and 172.108650 have a gray body housing and a gray blade guard. Model numbers 172.108550 and 172.108660 have a black body housing and a gray blade guard. "Craftsman" is written on the label on the upper blade guard.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
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.
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).
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Craftsman Circular Saws | About 308,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
- Distributor
- Sears, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Sears, Kmart, Orchard Supply Hardware, online through these stores, $60.
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
Source: CPSC recall 07149. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.