Black & Decker CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws recall: Laceration Hazard
Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Black & Decker CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws recalled?
The chain saw can start unexpectedly without operation of the switch when the extension cord adaptor is connected upside down, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and contact CRAFTSMAN for a free repair kit. Contact: CRAFTSMAN toll-free at 855-237-6848 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, e-mail at [email protected], or online at www.CRAFTSMAN.com and click on “Customer Care,” then “Recall Notices” for more information.
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
- CRAFTSMAN® CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles
- Company
- Craftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Quantity
- About 82,000
- Sold at
- Lowe's and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com from October 2019 through August 2020 for about $100.
- Recall date
- December 9, 2020
- Incidents / injuries
- CRAFTSMAN has received one report of the recalled chain saw starting without operation of the switch causing a laceration injury to a consumer.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves CRAFTSMAN Model CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles. The chain saws are red with black and gray accents. The name "CRAFTSMAN" is on the cutting bar and the motor end cap. The model number CMECSP610 is on the label on top of the motor. Only chain saws with date codes of 2019-40 through 2020-35 are included. The date code is laser etched on the underside of the handle base.