Recall: Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2006
Release #06-137
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 538-7810
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Toe-Kick Saws

Units: About 15,500

Manufacturer: Crain Cutter Co. Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.

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.

Incidents/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.

Description: 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.

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

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: 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.

Consumer Contact: 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



Picture of Toe-Kick Saw Label
Toe-Kick Saw Label

Picture of Toe-Kick Saw Model 795
Toe-Kick Saw Model 795