The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07149·Announced 2007-04-05

Sears Recalls Craftsman Circular Saws Due to Blade Guard Laceration Hazard

Sears is recalling Craftsman circular saws because a label on the upper blade guard can obstruct the lower guard, exposing the blade and posing a laceration risk.

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 injury has been reported (12 stitches), but no deaths or severe injuries are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injury but no fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Sears is recalling approximately 308,000 Craftsman 7-1/4-inch circular saws. The recall involves model numbers 172.108550, 172.108560, 172.108650, and 172.108660. These saws were sold at Sears, Kmart, and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide and online from November 2004 through February 2007 for between $40 and $60. The saws were manufactured by Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. of Charlotte, N.C., and imported from China.

The hazard exists because the "Craftsman" logo label on the upper blade guard can become partially detached. This interference can prevent the lower blade guard from operating properly, exposing the saw's blade and posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Sears has received two reports of the blade guard catching on the label, with one incident resulting in an injury that required 12 stitches.

Consumers should immediately remove the Craftsman label from the upper blade guard according to instructions available at OSH.com under the Product Safety page. For additional information, consumers can call a toll-free number at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Craftsman Circular Saws
Manufacturer
Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
308,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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