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Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #15237, announced on September 9, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the EY3530NQMKW 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Kit and the EYC136NQK 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Combo Kit. The model EY3530 metal cutter saw is a circular metal cutting saw in black with yellow accents. "Panasonic" is printed in white letters on the upper wrap around blade guard. "15.6 V" and "Metal Cutter Saw" are printed in black letters with yellow highlights on the blade guard. The recalled metal cutters are about 13 inches long and 6.7 pounds. The model EY136 combo kit includes the EY3530 circular metal cutting saw and also includes a drill and other accessories. The model number and date code are located on the bottom of the lower support, between the battery and the blade. The first number in the date code is the year, the second and the third are the month and the last four digits are the production number. Date Codes 3120001 through 3120030 4010001 through 4010030 4030001 through 4030030 4080001 through 4080060 5010001 through 5010060 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact panasonic to receive a return prepaid shipping label. panasonic will replace the safety guard and return the saws to the consumer.. Affected brand: Panasonic Corporation of North America.
This recall involves the EY3530NQMKW 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Kit and the EYC136NQK 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Combo Kit. The model EY3530 metal cutter saw is a circular metal cutting saw in black with yellow accents. "Panasonic" is printed in white letters on the upper wrap around blade guard. "15.6 V" and "Metal Cutter Saw" are printed in black letters with yellow highlights on the blade guard. The recalled metal cutters are about 13 inches long and 6.7 pounds. The model EY136 combo kit includes the EY3530 circular metal cutting saw and also includes a drill and other accessories. The model number and date code are located on the bottom of the lower support, between the battery and the blade. The first number in the date code is the year, the second and the third are the month and the last four digits are the production number. Date Codes 3120001 through 3120030 4010001 through 4010030 4030001 through 4030030 4080001 through 4080060 5010001 through 5010060
Affected products
Metal Cutter Saw Kit and Metal Cutter Combo Kit
Recalled brands
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact Panasonic to receive a return prepaid shipping label. Panasonic will replace the safety guard and return the saws to the consumer.
Recall date
September 9, 2015
CPSC recall #15237 covers Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 9, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the EY3530NQMKW 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Kit and the EYC136NQK 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Combo Kit. The model EY3530 metal cutter saw is a circular metal cutting saw in black with yellow accents. "Panasonic" is printed in white letters on the upper wrap around blade guard. "15.6 V" and "Metal Cutter Saw" are printed in black letters with yellow highlights on the blade guard. The recalled metal cutters are about 13 inches long and 6.7 pounds. The model EY136 combo kit includes the EY3530 circular metal cutting saw and also includes a drill and other accessories. The model number and date code are located on the bottom of the lower support, between the battery and the blade. The first number in the date code is the year, the second and the third are the month and the last four digits are the production number. Date Codes 3120001 through 3120030 4010001 through 4010030 4030001 through 4030030 4080001 through 4080060 5010001 through 5010060
The CPSC remedy for recall #15237 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact panasonic to receive a return prepaid shipping label. panasonic will replace the safety guard and return the saws to the consumer.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Panasonic-Recalls-Metal-Cutter-Saws. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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