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U.S. CPSC
April 4, 2002 |
DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Recall to Repair Circular Saws The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer from an exposed blade...   |
U.S. CPSC
December 19, 2002 |
Makita U.S.A. Inc. Recall to Repair Circular Saws The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in contact with the blade and suffering a serious injury. |
U.S. CPSC
November 8, 2006 |
DeWalt Recalls Framing Saws and Circular Saws for Laceration Hazard The lower blade guard can fail to close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 13, 2009 |
Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard The return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 18, 2005 |
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recall of Circular Saws The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation. |
U.S. CPSC
April 5, 2007 |
Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard The "Craftsman" logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with the proper operation of the lower blade guard, exposing the saw's blade and posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 29, 2005 |
Porter-Cable Recall to Repair Circular Saws The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 20, 2002 |
Black & Decker Recalls Table Saws The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 8, 2006 |
WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard The blade assembly could unexpectedly break free from the stationary base, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 15, 2007 |
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil(r) Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The trigger switch on the saw can be locked "on," or the switch can be turned on, without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration. |
U.S. CPSC
August 19, 2009 |
Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard The table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a "stacked dado set"), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 13, 2006 |
Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles 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. |
U.S. CPSC
September 12, 2005 |
DOLMAR Power Products Recall of Chain Saws The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury. |
U.S. CPSC
April 29, 2008 |
DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 11, 2006 |
Stihl Inc. Recall of Chain Saws These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 21, 2006 |
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 27, 2007 |
Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 13, 2002 |
Stihl Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Fuel can leak out of the chain saw's tank, which could cause a fire or injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 12, 2005 |
Makita U.S.A. Inc. Recall of Chain Saws The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury. |
U.S. CPSC
July 13, 2006 |
Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. The detachment may occur unexpectedly and without warning. |
U.S. CPSC
October 30, 2008 |
Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 11, 2010 |
Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard to the user or bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
December 14, 2010 |
Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 18, 2004 |
Ariens Co. of Snow Throwers The blade may not stop when the blade brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. The potential for injury exists if consumers make contact with the rotary blade. |
U.S. CPSC
May 8, 2003 |
Homelite Recalls Chainsaws These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
May 29, 2003 |
Stihl Inc. Recall of Chain Saws In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
December 23, 2009 |
Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 23, 2010 |
STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander. |
U.S. CPSC
June 21, 2011 |
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the blade detaches, it can hit the user or bystanders, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 6, 2004 |
Robert Bosch Tool Recall of Skil Table Saws The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separation can cause the coasting saw blade to damage the saw wiring resulting in possible electric shock, or the separated motor could strike the user and cause injury. |
U.S. CPSC
June 28, 2007 |
Target Recalls Toy Barbeque Grills Due to Laceration Hazard The circular ash tray attached to the stainless steel legs of the grill could contain sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 27, 2003 |
Children's Board Book Sets Recalled by Random House, Inc. The book sets were sold in cardboard boxes with plastic snaps. The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
August 1, 2006 |
Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can then be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration. |
U.S. CPSC
March 13, 2007 |
Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Stationery Sets Due to Laceration Hazard These Children's Stationery Sets contains a razor blade cutter with a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
February 26, 2002 |
Roto Zip Tool Corporation Recall of Handheld Saws The handles on these saws can separate from the body, causing the operator to be cut... |
U.S. CPSC
August 29, 2007 |
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 2, 2009 |
Blenders Recalled by Haier America Due to Laceration Hazard The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk. |
U.S. CPSC
June 5, 2003 |
Children's Art Supply Sets Recalled by Creative Kids Inc. The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades which pose a laceration hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
September 15, 2011 |
Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate Blender Due to Laceration Hazard While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 7, 2005 |
Sears Roebuck and Co. Recall of Table Saw Rip Fences The rip fence -- a metal guide that keeps material being sawed from shifting side to side as it passes through the cutting blade -- can come loose. This could result in kickback of the material being sawed and possible injury to the operator. |
U.S. CPSC
November 28, 2006 |
MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard The chain saw's plastic front handle can break during operation, which would make control difficult and pose a risk for lacerations. |
U.S. CPSC
May 31, 2011 |
Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard. |
This Old House
Harry Sawyers |
Saws All A new circular saw slices steel, aluminum, PVC, and wood, all with the same blade |
U.S. CPSC
June 16, 2009 |
Laceration Hazard Prompts Recall by Starbucks of Coffee Grinders; Made by Tsann Kuen The grinder can fail to turn off or can turn on unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 22, 2003 |
Lawn Mowers Recalled by Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Should this condition occur, the operator or a bystander could be injured. |
Popular Mechanics
November 14, 2008
Joseph Truini |
10 Circular Saw Secrets: DIY GUY Circular saws aren't just woodcutting tools. When fitted with the proper blade, the saw can also saw through various types of metal and masonry. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2001
Thomas Klenck |
Benchtop Bonanza We test nine portable table saws... |
U.S. CPSC
October 20, 2004 |
RRK Holdings Inc. to Pay Penalty for Failing to Report Hazard with Spiral Saws RRK Holdings Inc. has agreed to pay $100,000 for allegedly violating federal reporting requirements by not informing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in a timely manner about problems with the handle on the spiral saw. |
Popular Mechanics
October 10, 2008
Doug Mahoney |
The 5 Most Dangerous Tools, And How To Use Them Safely Table Saw... Nail Gun... ...Chain Saw... Ladder... Circular Saw... |
This Old House
Norm Abrams |
TLC for Power Tools Power tools these days don't take that much care, but you still need to treat them decently. |
