Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles
Recall 06137 · Apr 13, 2006 · Crain Cutter Co. Inc.
15,500
units affected
15,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06137
- Date
- Apr 13, 2006
- Company
- Crain Cutter Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,500
- Product
- Toe-Kick Saws
- Product type
- Specialty Saws
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The saws are used for the removal of floors or cutting flooring in the toe kick area under cabinets. Only Model 795, which has a blue handle and motor housing, is included in this recall. "Model 795" and "Crain Toe-Kick Saw" are printed on a label on the blue motor housing.
What can happen
The saw's plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control of the saw, which could kick back and present a laceration hazard, if the blade is in motion.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the saws and contact any Crain distributor for a free repair, or contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Crain Cutter received reports of 25 incidents of the saw's handle breaking and one report of a laceration, in which a user's leg and torso were cut.
- Sold at
- Specialty wholesale floor covering accessory distributors nationwide from October 2002 through February 2006 for about $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toe-kick saws?
Consumers should immediately stop using the saws and contact any Crain distributor for a free repair, or contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The saw's plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control of the saw, which could kick back and present a laceration hazard, if the blade is in motion.
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.