September
13, 2001
Ryobi
Technologies Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C., is recalling to repair about
125,000 circular saws. The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open
position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders.
The 7 1/4-inch circular saws have a blue plastic body and a metal blade guard.
The name "Ryobi" appears on the blade guard and the motor housing.
The recalled saws have one of the following model numbers - CSB120, CSB130,
CSB1308, CSB130K, or CSB130JS - which can be found on a white label on the
motor housing. Some of the recalled saws were sold in kits that included a hard
plastic, gray storage case (embossed with "Ryobi Circular Saw") with
the saw and blade inside. Home centers (including Home Depot), hardware stores,
and catalogs nationwide sold the circular saws from October 1998 through July
2001 for between $60 and $140.
Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact Ryobi's
Consumer Response Team for a free repair kit. Consumers should call Ryobi
toll-free at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Consumers also can write to the company at: Ryobi
Technologies Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622, Attention: Consumer
Response Team.