Safety regulator, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
Recall 06040 · Nov 29, 2005 · Porter-Cable
196,000
units affected
196,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06040
- Date
- Nov 29, 2005
- Company
- Porter-Cable
- Units affected
- 196,000
- Product
- Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws
- Product type
- Circular Saws
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from March 2004 through November 2005 for between $130 and $160, depending on the model.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled porter-cable® 7¼-inch mag-saw™ circular saws?
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.
What is the hazard?
The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.