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Craftsman Circular Saws

Class III - Low Risk
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: April 5, 2007 Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.C. Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 308,000)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.C.
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class III - Low Risk

Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.

Status:
ongoing
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).

Product Images

Craftsman Circular Saws

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 308,000)

Official Source

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CPSC Recall Number: 07149