Product recall · December 9, 2020
Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The chain saw can start unexpectedly without operation of the switch when the extension cord adaptor is connected upside down, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and contact CRAFTSMAN for a free repair kit.
- Recall number
- 21047
- Announced
- Product
- CRAFTSMAN® CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles
- Importer
- Craftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Made in
- China
- Affected products
- This recall involves CRAFTSMAN Model CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles. The chain saws are red with black and gray accents. The name "CRAFTSMAN" is on the cutting bar and the motor end cap. The model number CMECSP610 is on the label on top of the motor. Only chain saws with date codes of 2019-40 through 2020-35 are included. The date code is laser etched on the underside of the handle base.
- Units
- About 82,000
- Incidents / injuries
- CRAFTSMAN has received one report of the recalled chain saw starting without operation of the switch causing a laceration injury to a consumer.
- Sold at
- Lowe's and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com from October 2019 through August 2020 for about $100.
- Consumer contact
- CRAFTSMAN toll-free at 855-237-6848 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, e-mail at recall@sbdinc.com, or online at www.CRAFTSMAN.com and click on “Customer Care,” then “Recall Notices” for more information.
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 21047
- Last checked
What to do if you own this product
- Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
- Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
- Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
- Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.
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