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Why it was recalled
Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Black & Decker has received seven reports of consumers with lacerations when the blades on these saws detached.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call Black & Decker to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Recall number
- 01-072
- Units
- About 6,400
- Sold at / sales period
- Home centers and hardware stores sold these miter saws nationwide from January 1992 through December 1993 for between $330 and $410.
Black & Decker “Industry & Construction” 12-inch miter saws (Models 3660 TY1, 3680 TY1)
CPSC product type: Miter Saws
Recall contact information
For more information or to order the repair kit, call Black & Decker toll-free at (888) 771-4540 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Publication and verification
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