CPSC, Black and Decker Inc. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws

Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.

Recall #: 01072
Affected scope: About 6,400

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. recalled The recall involves only 12-inch Black & Decker Industry & Construction miter saws with m….

CPSC, Black and Decker Inc. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws was recalled by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. in January 25, 2001. Reason: Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call Black & Decker to receive a …. Verify recall #01072 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. issued this CPSC recall-Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers..

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agency class: January 25, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01072 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall involves only 12-inch Black & Decker Industry & Construction miter saws with model numbers 3660 TY1 and 3680 TY1. The model numbers are located on the nameplate on the top of the saw's housing. The saws have a charcoal gray housing. The recalled miter saws have date codes from 9201 through 9340. The date code is stamped into the end cap or back of the saws. No other Black & Decker miter saws are involved in this recall.

Reason for recall

Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call Black & Decker to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01072
Date reported	January 25, 2001
Date initiated	January 25, 2001
Recalling firm	Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Affected scope	About 6,400
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call Black & Decker to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call Black & Decker to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 25, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01072.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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