CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair
CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
Why was CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair recalled?
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact Ryobi's Consumer Response Team for a free repair kit. Contact: Consumers should call Ryobi toll-free at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to the company at: Ryobi Technologies Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622, Attention: Consumer Response Team.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws
- Company
- Ryobi Technologies Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
- Quantity
- About 125,000
- Sold at
- Home centers (including Home Depot), hardware stores, and catalogs nationwide sold the circular saws, from October 1998 through July 2001, for between $60 and $140.
- Recall date
- September 13, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Ryobi Technologies has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The 7 1/4-inch circular saws have a blue plastic body and a metal blade guard. The name "Ryobi" appears on the blade guard and the motor housing. The recalled saws have one of the following model numbers - CSB120, CSB130, CSB1308, CSB130K, or CSB130JS - which can be found on a white label on the motor housing. Some of the recalled saws were sold in kits that included a hard plastic, gray storage case (embossed with "Ryobi Circular Saw") with the saw and blade inside.