CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 29, 2005

CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

The recall involves Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws with model numbers 324MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 108962), 325MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 014712), 423MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 100371), and 424MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 012690). The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the top of the saws. Units marked with a "T" at the location shown below have been inspected and are not affected by this recall. "Porter-Cable®" is written on the side of these saws.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Porter-Cable for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and repair, if necessary.

Contact Information

Call Porter-Cable toll-free at (800)949-7930 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Porter-Cable Web site at www.porter-cable.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from March 2004 through November 2005 for between $130 and $160, depending on the model.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.
Recall Number
06040

Product Information

Product Name
Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws
Product Type
Circular Saws
Number of Units
About 196,000 units
Manufacturer Name
Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800)949-7930
Website www.porter-cable.com
Full Contact Information

Call Porter-Cable toll-free at (800)949-7930 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Porter-Cable Web site at www.porter-cable.com