CPSC, Roto Zip Tool Corporation Announce Recall of Handheld Saws
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-02-26). Hazards: laceration. About 1,900,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02109 |
| Published | 2002-02-26 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-25 |
| Product category | Spiral Saws |
| Products | RotoZip Handheld Saw |
| Firm named in the title | Roto Zip Tool Corporation |
| Firms | Roto Zip Tool Corporation, of Cross Plains, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 1,900,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Home, hardware and department stores, and infomercials sold these saws nationwide, from December 1999 through January 2002, for between $50 and $190. |
Description
The recall includes Revolution®, Rebel™ and Solaris™ model Spiral SawTM power tools. The brand name and "ROTOZIP SPIRAL SAW" are written on the side of the tools. The saws are mostly black or red. The recalled saws include the serial numbers listed below: Saw Model Serial Number Range Revolution® 01 through 1,145,000 Rebel™ 01 through 415,000 Solaris™ 01 through 270,000
Hazard
The handles on these saws can separate from the body, causing the operator to be cut.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the handle from their recalled saw, if there is a loose fit between the tool handle and the tool body, and contact Roto Zip Tool Corp., to receive a free replacement handle.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Roto Zip Tool Corp. have received 360 reports of loose or separating handles on the saws. As a result, there have been 19 reports of injuries to consumers, including some cuts requiring stitches.
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