Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed by Defective Packaging

The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard.

Recall #: 12154
Affected scope: About 55,260

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

Irwin Industrial Tool Company, Huntersville, N.c. recalled This recall involves Irwin Classic Series 10-inch Circular Saw Blade Limited Promotion 3-….

Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed by Defecti… was recalled by Irwin Industrial Tool Company, Huntersville, N.c. in April 19, 2012. Reason: The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact the firm to receive a free storage container for the…. Verify recall #12154 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Irwin Industrial Tool Company, Huntersville, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard..

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agency class: April 19, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12154 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

This recall involves Irwin Classic Series 10-inch Circular Saw Blade Limited Promotion 3-Packs. The blister packs contain one 10-inch trim and finish saw blade with 60 teeth (60T) and two 10-inch general purpose saw blades with 40 teeth (40T). The blades are stacked offset in the packs. The packaging is blue, orange and yellow and has the words "Irwin" and "Classic Series" on the front top left corner and "3 Circular Saw Blades" on the front lower left corner. Model number "ICSLD3PK" is located on the front top right corner.

Reason for recall

The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately contact the firm to receive a free storage container for the saw blades. Consumers should not disturb any saw blades that remain in the packaging but should store the saw blades in the packaging in a safe and secure location until the container arrives, then immediately transfer the saw blades to the container and discard the original packaging.

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	12154
Date reported	April 19, 2012
Date initiated	April 19, 2012
Recalling firm	Irwin Industrial Tool Company, Huntersville, N.c.
Affected scope	About 55,260
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 contact the firm to receive a free storage container for the saw blades. Consumers should not distur…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 19, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12154.

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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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