The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06137·Announced 2006-04-13

Crain Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles

Crain Cutter Co. is recalling about 15,500 Toe-Kick Saws because the plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control and potentially suffer lacerations.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 where a laceration injury has been reported, but no fatalities or severe injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Crain Cutter Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 15,500 Toe-Kick Saws, Model 795. The saws are used for removing floors or cutting flooring in the toe kick area under cabinets. Only Model 795, which features a blue handle and motor housing, is included in this recall. The model number and "Crain Toe-Kick Saw" are printed on a label on the blue motor housing.

The recall is due to a defect where the saw's plastic handle can break. If the handle breaks, the user may lose control of the saw, which could kick back and present a laceration hazard if the blade is in motion. Crain Cutter received reports of 25 incidents of the handle breaking and one report of a laceration in which a user's leg and torso were cut.

The saws were sold through specialty wholesale floor covering accessory distributors nationwide from October 2002 through February 2006 for about $250. 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. For additional information, consumers can call (800) 538-7810 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.craintools.com.

The recalled product

Product
Toe-Kick Saws
Manufacturer
Crain Cutter Co. Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
15,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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