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Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC recall 21047. Recall date: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The chain saw can start unexpectedly without operation of the switch when the extension cord adaptor is connected upside down, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and contact CRAFTSMAN for a free repair kit.

CPSC recall 21047 has the recall date 9 Dec 2020. The notice names the firm Craftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.). The recall has about 82,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration.

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CPSC recall 21047: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
CRAFTSMAN has received one report of the recalled chain saw starting without operation of the switch causing a laceration injury to a consumer.
Units82,000
Remedy optionsRepair
Description
This recall involves CRAFTSMAN Model CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles. The chain saws are red with black and gray accents. The name "CRAFTSMAN" is on the cutting bar and the motor end cap. The model number CMECSP610 is on the label on top of the motor. Only chain saws with date codes of 2019-40 through 2020-35 are included. The date code is laser etched on the underside of the handle base.
ProductCRAFTSMAN® CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles, About 82,000
Sold atLowe's and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com from October 2019 through August 2020 for about $100.
ImporterCraftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
82,000Median of 2020: 6,100
CPSC recalls of 2020
257
Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
8%
Recalls on the register that name Craftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.)
1

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Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 21047. https://recallregister.com/product/8960-black-decker-recalls-craftsman-10-inch-corded-chain-saws-due-to-lacera/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 21047 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: CRAFTSMAN has received one report of the recalled chain saw starting without operation of the switch causing a laceration injury to a consumer.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Lowe's and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com from October 2019 through August 2020 for about $100.
Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21047?
CPSC lists 1 remedy option: Repair
How many units are in CPSC recall 21047?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 82,000