CPSC, Ryobi Technologies Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-09-13). Hazards: injury. Models: CSB120, CSB130, CSB1308, CSB130K, CSB130JS. About 125,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01232 |
| Published | 2001-09-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-02 |
| Product category | Circular Saws |
| Products | Ryobi 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws |
| Firm named in the title | Ryobi Technologies Inc. |
| Firms | Ryobi Technologies Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 125,000 |
| Model numbers | CSB120, CSB130, CSB1308, CSB130K, CSB130JS |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, posing a risk of serious injury to the operator and bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact Ryobi's Consumer Response Team for a free repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
Ryobi Technologies has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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