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.
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