Consumer Product Safety Commission and Emerson Tool Co. Recall
Craftsman® Radial Arm Saws Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co.
On November 14, 2000, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Emerson Tool Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, recalled about 3.7 million Craftsman® radial arm saws for repair. These radial arm saws were sold without a guard that should have covered the entire blade. Consumers were severely injured by coming into contact with the saw blade or when hit by pieces of wood kicked back by the saws.
At least several hundred individuals were injured while using these saws. Injuries included hand and finger amputations; lacerated hands, arms and fingers; fractured hands and fingers; and facial injuries.
Sears stores and catalogs sold the 8-, 9- and 10-inch saws from 1958 through 1992. The 8¼-inch saws were sold from 1990 through 1995.
What can I do if I have been injured by this product?
If you have been injured by this product please contact our firm toll free at 1- 877-934-6274. You can also request a free case evaluation by clicking on free case evaluation. The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg has been representing individuals injured by defective products for over two decades, recovering in excess of $700 million on behalf of injured persons.
What should I do if I own one of these saws?
Emerson is offering a free repair kit that provides a complete blade guard. Consumers should stop using their Craftsman® radial arm saws immediately and call Emerson Tool Co. to determine if their saw is recalled and to ensure that they have proper safety and use instructions. Consumers should have the model and serial numbers of their saw available when they call.
The recalled Craftsman® 8-, 8¼-, 9- and 10-inch radial arm saws have a model number beginning with 113, usually located on the base of the saw. The brand name "Craftsman®" and store name "Sears" are written on the saws.
For older model saws and other types that cannot accept the new guard, Emerson will provide $100 for the return of the saw carriage. Consumers must contact Emerson to receive a free repair kit or to return their saw carriage. Saws should not be returned to Sears.
The new guarding system provides a substantial safety improvement over guarding systems manufactured before 1993. Even if consumers have purchased a lower guard for their saw, they should still replace it with the new guard system.
For more information, call Emerson at (800) 511-2628 anytime, or visit the firm's web site at www.radialarmsawrecall.com.
What can I do if I have been injured by this product?
If you have been injured by this product please contact our firm toll free at 1- 877-934-6274. You can also request a free case evaluation by clicking on free case evaluation. The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg has been representing individuals injured by defective products for over two decades, recovering in excess of $700 million on behalf of injured persons.
The recalled Craftsman® 8-, 8¼-, 9- and 10-inch radial arm saws have a model number beginning with 113, usually located on the base of the saw. The brand name "Craftsman®" and store name "Sears" are written on the saws.
For older model saws and other types that cannot accept the new guard, Emerson will provide $100 for the return of the saw carriage. Consumers must contact Emerson to receive a free repair kit or to return their saw carriage. Saws should not be returned to Sears.
The new guarding system provides a substantial safety improvement over guarding systems manufactured before 1993. Even if consumers have purchased a lower guard for their saw, they should still replace it with the new guard system.
For more information, call Emerson at (800) 511-2628 anytime, or visit the firm's web site at www.radialarmsawrecall.com.s
What can I do if I have been injured by this product?
If you have been injured by this product please contact our firm toll free at 1- 877-934-6274. You can also request a free case evaluation by clicking on free case evaluation. The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg has been representing individuals injured by defective products for over two decades, recovering in excess of $700 million on behalf of injured persons.