Porter-Cable · Recalled
CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers.
- Units
- About 196,000 units
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $130–$160
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from March 2004 through November 2005 for between $130 and $160, depending on the model.
- Product type
- Circular Saws
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to 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.
Call Porter-Cable toll-free at (800)949-7930 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Porter-Cable Web site at www.porter-cable.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 29 2005; last revised APR 16 2024.