Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-04-05 · 07149
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.
Recall
Number
07149
Date
2007-04-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Craftsman Circular Saws
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.C.
Retailer(s)
Sears, Kmart, and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide and online through these stores from November 2004 through February 2007 for between $40 and $60.
Distributor(s)
Sears, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
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.