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Product Recall Number: 15-237

Why was Metal Cutter Saw Kit and Metal Cutter Combo Kit recalled?

The lower blade guard can get stuck in the fully retracted position and not automatically release to cover the blade. The exposed blade poses a laceration hazard and risk of injury.

Metal Cutter Saw Kit and Metal Cutter Combo Kit
Here's product recall specific data for Metal Cutter Saw Kit and Metal Cutter Combo Kit.

  • Product Recall Number: 15-237

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2015-09-09

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Metal Cutter Saw Kit and Metal Cutter Combo Kit

  • Description: The lower blade guard can get stuck in the fully retracted position and not automatically release to cover the blade.

  • Hazard Description: The lower blade guard can get stuck in the fully retracted position and not automatically release to cover the blade. The exposed blade poses a laceration hazard and risk of injury.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 165

  • Incidents: None reported

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Industrial distributors nationwide from April 2014 through June 2015 for about $400 for the saw kit and $500 for the combo kit.

  • Importers: Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China and Japan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed