Canadian Tire recalls Mastercraft Saws
May 29, 2006

Canadian Tire is recalling two Mastercraft 10" Compound Mitre Saws, two Mastercraft 10" Compound Mitre Saws with Laser Line and Mastercraft 10" Compound Mitre Saw with Stand. It has been determined that due to a manufacturing defect, the aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw and the head assembly (containing the blade) may crack under extreme pressure or force causing a potential safety concern.

While Canadian Tire is not aware of any instance of injury, there have been 13 incidents in which the aluminum cast joint pivot cracked. In four of those incidents, the pivot head broke causing the head to detach from the base. Customers are being asked to discontinue use of these products immediately and return them to their nearest Canadian Tire store for a full refund.

The saws contain a blue label on the motor housing of the units. Products included in this recall will have one of five Canadian Tire product numbers, 55-6802, 55-6895, 55-6893, 55-6821 or 99-7599, followed by a serial number that begins with the letter 'W' (highlighted in white or yellow). Only those saws containing one of the five product numbers listed above, as well as the letter 'W', are included in this recall.