CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall of Craftsman® Radial Arm Saws Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co.
CPSC recall 01031. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These radial arm saws were sold without a guard that covers the entire blade. Consumers have come into contact with the blade or have been hit by pieces of wood kicked back by the saws, resulting in severe injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Emerson will provide $100 for the return of the saw carriage of recalled radial arm saws. Consumers must contact Emerson to arrange for a return of their saw carriage at no charge to the consumer. Consumers should have the model and serial numbers of their saw available when they call the toll-free number or visit the website.
CPSC recall 01031 has the recall date 14 Nov 2000. The notice names the firm Emerson Tool. The recall has about 3,700,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Radial Arm Saws.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Emerson have received about 300 reports of injuries while using these saws. Injuries include hand and finger amputations; lacerated hands, arms and fingers; fractured hands and fingers; and facial injuries. |
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| Units | 3,700,000 |
| Description | The recalled Craftsman® 8-, 8-, 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. |
| Product | Craftsman® radial arm saws, About 3.7 million, Radial Arm Saws |
| Sold at | Sears stores and catalogs sold the 8-, 9- and 10-inch saws from 1958 through 1992. The 8-inch saws were sold from 1990 through 1995. The saws sold for between $100 and $700, depending on the model, year purchased and accessories. |
| Manufacturer | Emerson Tool Co |
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- Category: Radial Arm Saws
- CPSC recalls of 2000
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,700,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Radial Arm Saws
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Emerson Tool
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2018 | Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot |
| 13 Jan 2005 | CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01031. https://recallregister.com/product/302-cpsc-emerson-tool-co-announce-recall-of-craftsman-radial-arm-saws-sold/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01031 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Emerson have received about 300 reports of injuries while using these saws. Injuries include hand and finger amputations; lacerated hands, arms and fingers; fractured hands and fingers; and facial injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sears stores and catalogs sold the 8-, 9- and 10-inch saws from 1958 through 1992. The 8-inch saws were sold from 1990 through 1995. The saws sold for between $100 and $700, depending on the model, year purchased and accessories.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01031?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3.7 million
- How many CPSC recalls name Emerson Tool?
- 3 CPSC recalls on this register name Emerson Tool. This recall is 1 of them.