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Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard

U.S. CPSCCutsApr 5, 2007
Recalled Craftsman Circular Saw
Recalled Craftsman Circular Saw

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

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.

Remedy

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).

Incidents & 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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Sears, Kmart, and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide and online through these stores from November 2004 through February 2007 for between $40 and $60.

Contact the company

For additional information, call a toll free number at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday

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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