CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
USCPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
Recalling Firm: Ryobi Technologies Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Ryobi-Technologies-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Circular-Saws |
| Title | CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/circular-saw.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Diagram of recalled Ryobi circular saw |
| Hazards › Name | The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | Ryobi Technologies has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws |
| Products › Type | Circular Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 1883 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 125,000 |
| Recall I D | 1151 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact Ryobi's Consumer Response Team for a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2001-09-13T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 01232 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Ryobi Technologies Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C. |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-04-02T00:00:00 |
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