CPSCRecalled Apr 5, 2007 · #07149
Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard
Hazard
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.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Craftsman Circular Saws
- Type
- Circular Saws
- Manufacturer
- Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Model numbers
- 108550, 108560, 108650, 108660
- UPCs
- —
- 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.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
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).