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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2005-11-29

CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

Is my product affected?

Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws

  • Brand Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Porter-Cable has recalled certain 7¼-inch MAG-Saw circular saws because the lower guard can stick in the open position, which could cause severe lacerations to users. The recall includes model numbers 324MAG, 325MAG, 423MAG, and 424MAG with specific serial number ranges. Consumers can identify which serial numbers are affected by checking the label on top of the saw; units marked with a "T" have been inspected and are not part of this recall.

According to the recall notice, affected consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Porter-Cable to find the nearest service center for a free inspection and repair if needed.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Porter-Cable for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and repair, if necessary.

Details from the source

The recall involves Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws with model numbers 324MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 108962), 325MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 014712), 423MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 100371), and 424MAG (serial numbers 10001 through 012690). The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the top of the saws. Units marked with a "T" at the location shown below have been inspected and are not affected by this recall. "Porter-Cable®" is written on the side of these saws.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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