CPSC recall 01-232, announced September 13, 2001, covers Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws (about 125,000 units). The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders. Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact Ryobi's Consumer Response Team for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 867-9624.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
Ryobi Technologies has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact Ryobi's Consumer Response Team for a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ryobi 7
- Manufacturer
- Ryobi Technologies Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
- Product type
- Circular saws
- Recall number
- 01-232
- Units
- About 125,000
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws
CPSC product type: Circular Saws
Recall contact information
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.
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