CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 19, 2012

Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed by Defective Packaging

This recall involves Irwin Classic Series 10-inch Circular Saw Blade Limited Promotion 3-Packs. The blister packs contain one 10-inch trim and finish saw blade with 60 teeth (60T) and two 10-inch general purpose saw blades with 40 teeth (40T). The blades are stacked offset in the packs. The packaging is blue, orange and yellow and has the words "Irwin" and "Classic Series" on the front top left corner and "3 Circular Saw Blades" on the front lower left corner. Model number "ICSLD3PK" is located on the front top right corner.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately contact the firm to receive a free storage container for the saw blades. Consumers should not disturb any saw blades that remain in the packaging but should store the saw blades in the packaging in a safe and secure location until the container arrives, then immediately transfer the saw blades to the container and discard the original packaging.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Irwin at (800) 464-7946 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website atwww.irwinrecall.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Lowe's stores nationwide from approximately October 2011 through November 2011 for $40.
Injuries
Irwin has received three reports of the saw blades falling out of the packaging. No injuries were reported.
Manufacturer
Irwin Industrial Tool Company, Huntersville, N.C.
Remedy
New Instructions
Recall Number
12154

Product Information

Product Name
Classic Series Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack
Product Type
Saws
Number of Units
About 55,260
Manufacturer Name
Irwin Industrial Tool Company, Huntersville, N.C.
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Irwin at (800) 464-7946 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website atwww.irwinrecall.com