CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall of Craftsman® Radial Arm
Saws Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Press Release # 01-031
Transcript
(View of various saws of tables) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Emerson Tool Company (view of a saw) want you to know about a recall of about 2.7 million Craftsman brand radial arm saws. The saws were sold without a protective guard that covers the entire blade. (person working with a saw) Consumers have come into contact with the blade (close-up view of saw blade) or have been hit by pieces of wood (view of person wearing mask and protective goggles) kicked back by the saws, resulting in severe injuries.
(View of instruction booklet and guard) Emerson Tool Company is offering a free retro-fit kit that provides a complete blade guard. (close-up of cord being unplugged ) For older model saws that cannot accept the new guard, (view of someone using pliers to break something apart and then doing something to the saw) Emerson Tool Company will provide 100 dollars for the return of the saw carriage.
(View of saw) Consumers must contact Emerson Tool Company to receive a repair kit (saw being moved) or to return their saw carriage. Saws should not be returned to Sears.
(View of CPSC's Chairman Ann Brown speaking) "These saws are used by serious woodworkers to make furniture, such as tables and cabinets. Using this saw without the new guard can cost you a high price, a severe cutting injury or even an amputation. Consumers should check right away to see if their saw is part of this recall."
(View of hand on surface while saw is cutting the surface) CPSC and Emerson have received about 300 reports of injuries while using these saws. (side view of hand on surface while saw is cutting the surface) Injuries include hand and finger amputations; lacerated hands, arms and fingers; fractured hands and fingers; and facial injuries.
(View of saw) The recalled Craftsman radial arm saws have a model number beginning with 113, (close-up of tag and finger pointing to model number) usually located on the base of the saw. (close-up of side of saw, reading in part: "Craftsman") The brand name "Craftsman" (close-up of saw, reading in part: "Sears" and "Craftsman") and store name "Sears" is written on the saws.
(Screen reading: "8-, 8¼-, 9- and 10-inch stationary saws sold by SEARS from 1958 through 1992", with saw seen in the background) Sears sold the 8-, 8¼-, 9- and 10-inch stationary saws from 1958 through 1992. (Screen reading: "8¼-inch stationary saws sold by SEARS from 1990 through 1995", with saw seen in the background) The 8¼-inch saws were sold from 1990 through 1995. (far view of saw) They sold for between 100 dollars and 700 dollars, depending on the model, year purchased and accessories.
(close-up view of blade with hand next to it) This new guarding system provides a substantial safety improvement over guarding systems manufactured before 1993. (view of saw with hand in front in front to show guard) Even if consumers have purchased a lower guard for their saw, they should still replace it with the new guard system.
(View of saw) If you think you have one of these saws, please stop using it immediately and (person calling company) call Emerson Tool Company (name and number of company shown on screen) today at (800) 511-2628 anytime, (view of person at a computer with the name and web address of the company shown on screen) or visit the web site at www.radialarmsawrecall.com to determine if your saw is recalled (view of various saws on tables) and to ensure that you have proper safety and use instructions.
In Washington, this is Peter Nichols.
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