Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled January 13, 2009 · CPSC recall 09088 · Ryobi

Recalled Circular Saw indicating data plate location

Manufacturing date code 0836-0842 and a green dot indicating this saw was already fixed

Hazard

The return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the circular saw and contact One World Technologies Inc. to locate their nearest authorized service center to schedule a free repair.

Units

About 12,400

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves Ryobi corded circular saws with the following model numbers: CSB123, CSB133L, and CSB142LZ. Circular saws included in this recall have manufacturing date codes between 0836 and 0842 on the data plate near the trigger handle of the saw. Circular saws with a green dot on or near the data plate and on the outside of the package are not subject to this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the circular saw and contact One World Technologies Inc. to locate their nearest authorized service center to schedule a free repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact One World Technologies at (800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ryobitools.com

Product

Ryobi Corded Circular Saws

Manufacturer(s)

One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Retailers

Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2008 through November 2008 for between $30 and $70.

Made in

China

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