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CPSCRecalled Sep 13, 2001 · #01232

CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

Hazard

The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders.

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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.

Product details

Product
Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws
Type
Circular Saws
Manufacturer
Ryobi Technologies Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
Model numbers
CSB120, CSB130, CSB1308, CSB130K, CSB130JS
UPCs
Sold at
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.

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact Ryobi's Consumer Response Team for a free repair kit.

View the official CPSC notice