CPSC recall · Reported April 5, 2007
Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard
The "Craftsman" logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with the proper operation of the lower blade guard, exposing the saw's blad…
Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.c. recalled The recall involves a 7-1/4-inch circular saw. The model numbers included are: 172.108550….
Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guar… was recalled by Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.c. in April 5, 2007. Reason: The "Craftsman" logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the Craftsman label from the upper blade guard, accor…. Verify recall #07149 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-The "Craftsman" logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with ….
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- April 5, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07149 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.
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Product description
The recall involves a 7-1/4-inch circular saw. The model numbers included are: 172.108550, 172.108560, 172.108650, and 172.108660. The model number is located on the circular saw's upper motor housing. Model numbers 172.108560 and 172.108650 have a gray body housing and a gray blade guard. Model numbers 172.108550 and 172.108660 have a black body housing and a gray blade guard. "Craftsman" is written on the label on the upper blade guard.
Reason for recall
The "Craftsman" logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with the proper operation of the lower blade guard, exposing the saw's blade and posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately remove the Craftsman label from the upper blade guard, according to the instructions. Instructions are available at OSH.com (under the Product Safety page).
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07149 |
| Date reported | April 5, 2007 |
| Date initiated | April 5, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.c. |
| Affected scope | About 308,000 |
| 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 immediately remove the Craftsman label from the upper blade guard, according to the instructions. Instructions a…
- Check the recall number (07149) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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