Toe-Kick Saws recall: Broken Handles
Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles
Why was Toe-Kick Saws recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For additional information, contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. at (800) 538-7810 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.craintools.com
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
- Toe-Kick Saws
- Company
- Crain Cutter Co. Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 15,500
- Sold at
- Specialty wholesale floor covering accessory distributors nationwide from October 2002 through February 2006 for about $250.
- Recall date
- April 13, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.