RotoZip Handheld Saws Recalled Due to Handle Separation Risk
Roto Zip Tool Corporation is recalling approximately 1.9 million handheld saws because the handles can separate from the body, posing a cut hazard to operators.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (handle separation) that has resulted in reported injuries, including cuts requiring stitches, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Roto Zip Tool Corporation is recalling approximately 1.9 million RotoZip handheld saws, including the Revolution, Rebel, and Solaris models. The recall is being conducted because the handles on these tools can separate from the body, which can cause the operator to be cut.
The recalled saws were sold nationwide at home, hardware, and department stores, and via infomercials from December 1999 through January 2002 for between $50 and $190. The tools are mostly black or red and feature the brand name and "ROTOZIP SPIRAL SAW" written on the side. Specific serial number ranges are affected: Revolution (01 through 1,145,000), Rebel (01 through 415,000), and Solaris (01 through 270,000).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Roto Zip Tool Corp. have received 360 reports of loose or separating handles, resulting in 19 reported injuries, including some cuts requiring stitches. Consumers should check their saws for a loose fit between the handle and the body. If the handle is loose, they should remove it and contact Roto Zip Tool Corp. to receive a free replacement handle.
The recalled product
- Product
- RotoZip Handheld Saw
- Manufacturer
- Roto Zip Tool Corporation, of Cross Plains, Wis.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Power Tools
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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