The Recall Desk
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

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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