CPSCGeneral Alert
Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed b...
Published: April 19, 2012Recall ID: 12154Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Irwin Classic Series 10-inch Circular Saw Blade Limited Promotion 3-Packs. The blister packs contain one 10-inch trim and finish saw blade with 60 teeth (60T) and two 10-inch general purpose saw blades with 40 teeth (40T). The blades are stacked offset in the packs. The packaging is blue, orange and yellow and has the words "Irwin" and "Classic Series" on the front top left corner and "3 Circular Saw Blades" on the front lower left corner. Model number "ICSLD3PK" is located on the front top right corner.
Affected Products
Classic Series Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Irwin-Recalls-10-Inch-Circular-Saw-Blade-3-Pack-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Posed-by-Defective-Packaging |
| Title | Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed by Defective Packaging |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12154.12154.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Irwin has received three reports of the saw blades falling out of the packaging. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Classic Series Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack |
| Products › Type | Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 68088 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 55,260 |
| Recall I D | 1025 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately contact the firm to receive a free storage container for the saw blades. Consumers should not disturb any saw blades that remain in the packaging but should store the saw blades in the packaging in a safe and secure location until the container arrives, then immediately transfer the saw blades to the container and discard the original packaging. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's stores nationwide from approximately October 2011 through November 2011 for $40. |
| Recall Date | 2012-04-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Irwin Classic Series 10-inch Circular Saw Blade Limited Promotion 3-Packs. The blister packs contain one 10-inch trim and finish saw blade with 60 teeth (60T) and two 10-inch general purpose saw blades with 40 teeth (40T). The blades are stacked offset in the packs. The packaging is blue, orange and yellow and has the words "Irwin" and "Classic Series" on the front top left corner and "3 Circular Saw Blades" on the front lower left corner. Model number "ICSLD3PK" is located on the front top right corner. |
| Recall Number | 12154 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Irwin Industrial Tool Company, Huntersville, N.C. |
| Remedy Options › Option | New Instructions |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Irwin at (800) 464-7946 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website atwww.irwinrecall.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |