The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01232·Announced 2001-09-13

Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws Recalled for Blade Guard Defect

Ryobi is recalling about 125,000 7 1/4-inch circular saws because the lower blade guard can stick open, posing a risk of serious injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (circular saws) where the defect poses a risk of serious injury, but no injuries or incidents have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ryobi Technologies Inc. is recalling approximately 125,000 7 1/4-inch circular saws sold in the United States. The affected saws have a blue plastic body and a metal blade guard with the name "Ryobi" on the blade guard and motor housing. The specific model numbers for the recalled units are CSB120, CSB130, CSB1308, CSB130K, or CSB130JS, which are located on a white label on the motor housing. Some units were sold in kits that included a hard plastic, gray storage case.

The recall is being conducted because the lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position. This defect poses a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders. Ryobi Technologies has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to this defect; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The saws were sold at home centers (including Home Depot), hardware stores, and catalogs nationwide from October 1998 through July 2001 for between $60 and $140. Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact Ryobi's Consumer Response Team for a free repair kit. Consumers can call Ryobi toll-free at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Ryobi Technologies Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622, Attention: Consumer Response Team.

The recalled product

Product
Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws
Manufacturer
Ryobi Technologies Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
125,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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