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Restraint / CrashApril 13, 2006CPSC #06137

Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles

Product
Power Tools
Units affected
15,500
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

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.

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.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Toe-Kick Saw Model 795Toe-Kick Saw Label
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