The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09088·Announced 2009-01-13

Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

One World Technologies is recalling Ryobi corded circular saws sold at Home Depot because a broken return spring poses a laceration hazard.

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 (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

One World Technologies Inc. is recalling approximately 12,400 Ryobi corded circular saws due to a laceration hazard. The recall involves models CSB123, CSB133L, and CSB142LZ with manufacturing date codes between 0836 and 0842 on the data plate near the trigger handle. Saws with a green dot on or near the data plate and on the outside of the package are not subject to this recall.

The return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected saws were sold exclusively at Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2008 through November 2008 for between $30 and $70. Consumers should immediately stop using the circular saw and contact One World Technologies Inc. to locate their nearest authorized service center to schedule a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Ryobi Corded Circular Saws
Manufacturer
One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
12,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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