CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

Recalled September 13, 2001 · CPSC recall 01232 · Ryobi Technologies

Hazard

The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact Ryobi's Consumer Response Team for a free repair kit.

Units

About 125,000

Incidents / injuries

Ryobi Technologies has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact Ryobi's Consumer Response Team for a free repair kit.

Contact

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.

Product

Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws

Manufacturer(s)

Ryobi Technologies Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.

Retailers

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.

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