CPSC Recall in 2002: CPSC, Roto Zip Tool Corporation Announce Recall of Handheld Saws

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 02-109

Date: February 25, 2002

Product Name: Roto Zip Handheld Saw

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Roto Zip Tool Corporation, of Cross Plains, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 1.9 million handheld saws. The recall includes Revolution®, Rebel™ and Solaris™ model Spiral SawTM power tools. The brand name and "ROTOZIP SPIRAL SAW" are written on the side of the tools. The saws are mostly black or red. The recalled saws include the serial numbers listed below:Saw ModelSerial Number RangeRevolution®01 through 1,145,000Rebel™01 through 415,000Solaris™01 through 270,000

Hazard Description:

The handles on these saws can separate from the body, causing the operator to be cut.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: 1.9 million

Incidents:

CPSC and Roto Zip Tool Corp. have received 360 reports of loose or separating handles on the saws. As a result, there have been 19 reports of injuries to consumers, including some cuts requiring stitches.

Sold At:

Home, hardware and department stores, and infomercials sold these saws nationwide from December 1999 through January 2002 for between $50 and $190.

Manufactured In: