The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2026-2017·Announced 2017-05-10

Anspach Effort Recalls Reciprocating Micro Saw for Missing Service Interval

The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 65 Reciprocating MICRO SAW units because the supplied directions for use did not contain a recommended service interval.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text identifies the issue as a missing service interval in the documentation without reporting any injuries, illnesses, or specific safety hazards, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity documentation issue.

Plain-English summary

The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 65 units of the Reciprocating MICRO SAW (Part No. R-SAW). The recall affects all serial numbers shipped to customers prior to September 27, 2016, under DFU 18-0095.

The recall was initiated because the supplied Directions for Use (DFU) did not contain a recommended service interval. The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (specifically HI and DC), Puerto Rico, Guam, and Japan.

Consumers who possess this device should stop using it and contact The Anspach Effort, Inc. for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
Reciprocating MICRO SAW
Affected units
65

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • All serial numbers shipped to customers prior to 09/27/2016
  • DFU 18-0095
  • Part No. R-SAW.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 103 recalled by The Anspach Effort, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 103 products in this recall →