CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
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).
Contact Information
For additional information, call a toll free number at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday
Recall Details
Sold At
Sears, Kmart, and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide and online through these stores from November 2004 through February 2007 for between $40 and $60.
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.
Manufacturer
Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.C.
Recall Number
07149
Product Information
Product Name
Craftsman Circular Saws
Product Type
Circular Saws
Number of Units
About 308,000
Manufacturer Name
Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.C.
Distributed By
Sears, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Manufactured In
China