CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

Active Recall Announced November 29, 2005 CPSC #06040

Quick answer

CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws is CPSC recall #06040, announced on November 29, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Porter-Cable.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

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

Recalled brands

Porter-Cable

Remedy

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.

Recall date

November 29, 2005

Categories

Circular Saws

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06040?

CPSC recall #06040 covers CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 29, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #06040?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06040 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Porter-Cable-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Circular-Saws. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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