CPSC recall · Reported November 29, 2005
CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers.
Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn. recalled The recall involves Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws with model numbers 324MA….
CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws was recalled by Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn. in November 29, 2005. Reason: The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consum…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Porter-Cable for th…. Verify recall #06040 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn. issued this CPSC recall-The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consum….
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- agency class
- November 29, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06040 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.
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Product description
The recall involves Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws with model numbers 324MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 108962), 325MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 014712), 423MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 100371), and 424MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 012690). The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the top of the saws. Units marked with a "T" at the location shown below have been inspected and are not affected by this recall. "Porter-Cable®" is written on the side of these saws.
Reason for recall
The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Porter-Cable for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06040 |
| Date reported | November 29, 2005 |
| Date initiated | November 29, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn. |
| Affected scope | About 196,000 units |
| 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 the circular saws immediately and contact Porter-Cable for the location of the nearest service center…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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