CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

Recalled November 29, 2005 · CPSC recall 06040 · Porter-Cable

Hazard

The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 196,000 units

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product

Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws

Manufacturer(s)

Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.

Retailers

Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from March 2004 through November 2005 for between $130 and $160, depending on the model.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →