CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-09-13 · 01232
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.
Recall
Number
01232
Date
2001-09-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Ryobi Technologies Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
Retailer(s)
Home centers (including Home Depot), hardware stores, and catalogs nationwide sold the circular saws, from October 1998 through July 2001, for between $60 and $140.
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.