CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
Published: November 29, 2005Recall ID: 06040Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws with model numbers 324MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 108962), 325MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 014712), 423MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 100371), and 424MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 012690). The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the top of the saws. Units marked with a "T" at the location shown below have been inspected and are not affected by this recall. "Porter-Cable®" is written on the side of these saws.
Affected Products
Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Porter-Cable-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Circular-Saws |
| Title | CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/460e5c86a11e434181618f6426bd61b0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Circular Saw |
| Hazards › Name | The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws |
| Products › Type | Circular Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 1883 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 196,000 units |
| Recall I D | 3168 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Porter-Cable for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and repair, if necessary. |
| Retailers › Name | Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from March 2004 through November 2005 for between $130 and $160, depending on the model. |
| Recall Date | 2005-11-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws with model numbers 324MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 108962), 325MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 014712), 423MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 100371), and 424MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 012690). The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the top of the saws. Units marked with a "T" at the location shown below have been inspected and are not affected by this recall. "Porter-Cable®" is written on the side of these saws. |
| Recall Number | 06040 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Porter-Cable toll-free at (800)949-7930 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Porter-Cable Web site at www.porter-cable.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |