CPSC recall 12-154, announced April 19, 2012, covers Classic Series Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack (about 55,260 units). The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately contact the firm to receive a free storage container for the saw blades. Recall contact: call (800) 464-7946.
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Affected model numbers
Model number "ICSLD3PK" is located on the front top right corner.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Irwin has received three reports of the saw blades falling out of the packaging. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Classic Series
- Manufacturer
- Irwin Industrial Tool Company, Huntersville, N.C.
- Product type
- Circular saws
- Recall number
- 12-154
- Units
- About 55,260
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's stores nationwide from approximately October 2011 through November 2011 for $40.
Classic Series Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack
CPSC product type: Saws
Recall contact information
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
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