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Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard

The label on multiple Craftsman Circular Saws prevents proper operation. Two incidents have been reported. One requiring stitches.

The full details of the recall can be viewed at:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07149.html

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Release #07-149

Name of product: Craftsman Circular Saws

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.

Sold at: Sears, Kmart, and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide and online through these stores from November 2004 through February 2007 for between $40 and $60.

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One Response to “Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard”

Dan » Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws … Says:
November 24th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
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