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Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles

U.S. CPSCCutsApr 13, 2006
Toe-Kick Saw Model 795
Toe-Kick Saw Model 795
Toe-Kick Saw Label
Toe-Kick Saw Label

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The saw's plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control of the saw, which could kick back and present a laceration hazard, if the blade is in motion.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the saws and contact any Crain distributor for a free repair, or contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. for a free repair kit.

Incidents & injuries

Crain Cutter received reports of 25 incidents of the saw's handle breaking and one report of a laceration, in which a user's leg and torso were cut.

Product description

The saws are used for the removal of floors or cutting flooring in the toe kick area under cabinets. Only Model 795, which has a blue handle and motor housing, is included in this recall. "Model 795" and "Crain Toe-Kick Saw" are printed on a label on the blue motor housing.

Sold on

Specialty wholesale floor covering accessory distributors nationwide from October 2002 through February 2006 for about $250.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. at (800) 538-7810 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.craintools.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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