Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles

Recalled April 13, 2006 · CPSC recall 06137 · Toe-Kick

Hazard

The saw's plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control of the saw, which could kick back and present a laceration hazard, if the blade is in motion.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the saws and contact any Crain distributor for a free repair, or contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. for a free repair kit.

Units

About 15,500

Incidents / injuries

Crain Cutter received reports of 25 incidents of the saw's handle breaking and one report of a laceration, in which a user's leg and torso were cut.

Description

The saws are used for the removal of floors or cutting flooring in the toe kick area under cabinets. Only Model 795, which has a blue handle and motor housing, is included in this recall. "Model 795" and "Crain Toe-Kick Saw" are printed on a label on the blue motor housing.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the saws and contact any Crain distributor for a free repair, or contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. for a free repair kit.

Contact

For additional information, contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. at (800) 538-7810 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.craintools.com

Product

Toe-Kick Saws

Manufacturer(s)

Crain Cutter Co. Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.

Retailers

Specialty wholesale floor covering accessory distributors nationwide from October 2002 through February 2006 for about $250.

Made in

United States

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