Crain Cutter Co · Recalled
Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles
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.
- Units
- About 15,500
- Reports
- 25
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $250
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty wholesale floor covering accessory distributors nationwide from October 2002 through February 2006 for about $250.
- Product type
- Specialty Saws
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Crain Cutter Co. Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the saws and contact any Crain distributor for a free repair, or contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. for a free repair kit.
For additional information, contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. at (800) 538-7810 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.craintools.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 APR 13 2006; last revised MAY 31 2024.
