Mark Rios
01-28-2006, 12:53 AM
After Matt posted the router recall and with all the talk about Circ saws in a couple of threads I went to Consumer Reports and found this recall (copied and pasted from CR website):
Porter-Cable circular saws
Lower blade guard could stick in open position, exposing user to severe laceration hazard.
Products: 196,000 Porter-Cable 7 1/4-inch MAG-Saws sold 3/04 through 11/05 at home centers and hardware stores for $130 to $160, including the following: model number 324MAG, bearing serial numbers 10001 through 108962; model 325MAG, serial numbers 10001 through 014712; model 423MAG, serial numbers 10001 through 100371; and model 424MAG, serial numbers 10001 through 012690. Model and serial numbers are both located on label on top of saw. Units with a "T" stamped under handle have been inspected and are not subject to recall. No injuries have been reported.
What to do: Stop using saw immediately. Contact Porter-Cable at 800-949-7930 or go to www.porter-cable.com for location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, repair.
Hope this helps anyone. Sorry if it was already posted.
Porter-Cable circular saws
Lower blade guard could stick in open position, exposing user to severe laceration hazard.
Products: 196,000 Porter-Cable 7 1/4-inch MAG-Saws sold 3/04 through 11/05 at home centers and hardware stores for $130 to $160, including the following: model number 324MAG, bearing serial numbers 10001 through 108962; model 325MAG, serial numbers 10001 through 014712; model 423MAG, serial numbers 10001 through 100371; and model 424MAG, serial numbers 10001 through 012690. Model and serial numbers are both located on label on top of saw. Units with a "T" stamped under handle have been inspected and are not subject to recall. No injuries have been reported.
What to do: Stop using saw immediately. Contact Porter-Cable at 800-949-7930 or go to www.porter-cable.com for location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, repair.
Hope this helps anyone. Sorry if it was already posted.