CPSC Recall in 2006: Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-137

Date: April 12, 2006

Product Name: Toe-Kick Saws

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Crain Cutter Co. Inc., of Milpitas, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 15,500 Toe-Kick Saws. The saw's plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control of the saw which could kick back and present a laceration hazard if the blade is in motion.Name of Product: Toe-Kick SawsUnits: About 15,500Manufacturer: Crain Cutter Co. Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.Hazard: The saw's plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control of the saw which could kick back and present a laceration hazard if the blade is in motion.Incidents/Injuries: Crain Cutter received reports of 25 incidents of the saw's handle breaking and one report of a laceration in which a user's leg and torso were cut.Description: The saws are used for the removal of floors or cutting flooring in the toe kick area under cabinets. Only Model 795 which has a blue handle and motor housing is included in this recall. "Model 795" and "Crain Toe-Kick Saw" are printed on a label on the blue motor housing.Sold at: Specialty wholesale floor covering accessory distributors nationwide from October 2002 through February 2006 for about $250.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the saws and contact any Crain distributor for a free repair, or contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. for a free repair kit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. at (800) 538-7810 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.craintools.com.  

Hazard Description:

The saw's plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control of the saw which could kick back and present a laceration hazard if the blade is in motion.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 15,500

Incidents:

Crain Cutter received reports of 25 incidents of the saw's handle breaking and one report of a laceration in which a user's leg and torso were cut.

Sold At:

Specialty wholesale floor covering accessory distributors nationwide from October 2002 through February 2006 for about $250.

Manufactured In:

United States