Craftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. 2020-12-09 Tools serious CPSC
Tools · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-21047
CRAFTSMAN® CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles Recall
Issued December 9, 2020 · Craftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. · 82,000 units affected
In December 2020, Craftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. recalled the CRAFTSMAN® CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles, a serious tools recall reported by the CPSC.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The chain saw can start unexpectedly without operation of the switch when the extension cord adaptor is connected upside down, posing a laceration hazard.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using CRAFTSMAN® CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Craftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and contact CRAFTSMAN for a free repair kit.
Recall details
- Brand
- Craftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- Category
- Tools
- Recall date
- December 9, 2020
- Units affected
- 82,000
- Sold at
- Lowe's and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com from October 2019 through August 2020 for about $100.
- Recall number
- CPSC-21047
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Craftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 96 Tools recalls in our database.
- 82,000 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 1,598 US households.
- This is the 15th Tools recall we've logged in 2020.