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Medium RiskCPSC
Tools & Hardware/Power Tools

Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Agency Publication Date: September 9, 2015
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Summary

Panasonic has recalled approximately 165 EY3530NQMKW 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Kits and EYC136NQK 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Combo Kits. The lower blade guard on these circular saws can become stuck in a retracted position, leaving the cutting blade exposed. Consumers should immediately stop using these saws and contact Panasonic to receive a prepaid shipping label for a free repair. These saws were sold at industrial distributors nationwide from April 2014 through June 2015.

Risk

The lower blade guard can fail to automatically release and cover the blade after use. This leaves the sharp cutting blade exposed, posing a serious risk of deep lacerations and other injuries to the user.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your saw to see if it is model EY3530 (found on the saw itself) or part of combo kit EYC136NQK. The saws are black with yellow accents, about 13 inches long, and have 'Panasonic' printed in white on the upper blade guard.
  2. Locate the model number and date code on the bottom of the lower support, situated between the battery and the blade.
  3. Verify if your date code matches any of the following sequences: 3120001 through 3120030, 4010001 through 4010030, 4030001 through 4030030, 4080001 through 4080060, or 5010001 through 5010060.
  4. Immediately stop using any saws that match the recalled model numbers and date codes.
  5. Contact Panasonic Corporation of North America at 800-743-2335 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET on weekends, or visit www.panasonic.com and click on 'Product Recall' to receive a prepaid return shipping label.
  6. Send the saw to Panasonic using the provided label; they will replace the safety guard and return the repaired saw to you at no cost.
  7. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact Panasonic to receive a return prepaid shipping label. Panasonic will replace the safety guard and return the saws to the consumer.

Contact: Panasonic Corporation of North America at 800-743-2335 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday or online at www.panasonic.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

Affected Products

Product: EY3530NQMKW 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Kit
Model:
EY3530NQMKW
EY3530
Lot Numbers:
3120001 through 3120030
4010001 through 4010030
4030001 through 4030030
4080001 through 4080060
5010001 through 5010060
Date Ranges: April 2014 - June 2015
Product: EYC136NQK 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Combo Kit
Model:
EYC136NQK
EY136
Lot Numbers:
3120001 through 3120030
4010001 through 4010030
4030001 through 4030030
4080001 through 4080060
5010001 through 5010060
Date Ranges: April 2014 - June 2015

Product Images

EY3530NQMKW 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Kit

EY3530NQMKW 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Kit

EYC136NQK 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Combo Kit

EYC136NQK 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Combo Kit

Data code example

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15237
Status: Active
Sold By: Industrial distributors nationwide from April 2014 through June 2015 for about $400 for the saw kit and $500 for the combo kit.
Manufactured In: China, Japan
Units Affected: About 165
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
Contact: Panasonic Corporation of North America at 800-743-2335 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday or online at www.panasonic.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Agency Last Updated: September 9, 2015

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