CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1151.
The 7 1/4-inch circular saws have a blue plastic body and a metal blade guard. The name "Ryobi" appears on the blade guard and the motor housing. The recalled saws have one of the following model numbers - CSB120, CSB130, CSB1308, CSB130K, or CSB130JS - which can be found on a white label on the motor housing. Some of the recalled saws were sold in kits that included a hard plastic, gray storage case (embossed with "Ryobi Circular Saw") with the saw and blade inside.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1151.
Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact Ryobi's Consumer Response Team for a free repair kit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Centers (including Home Depot), Hardware Stores, And Catalogs Nationwide Sold The Circular Saws, From October 1998 Through July 2001, For Between $60 And $140. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1151.
Consumers should call Ryobi toll-free at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to the company at: Ryobi Technologies Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622, Attention: Consumer Response Team.
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Home Centers (including Home Depot), Hardware Stores, And Catalogs Nationwide Sold The Circular Saws, From October 1998 Through July 2001, For Between $60 And $140. Recall FAQ
Home Centers (including Home Depot), Hardware Stores, And Catalogs Nationwide Sold The Circular Saws, From October 1998 Through July 2001, For Between $60 And $140. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws. The notice was published on September 13, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 125,000 units are potentially affected.