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Consumer product recall

Neiko Miter Saw

Starting date:
April 21, 2010
Posting date:
April 21, 2010
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500002297

Affected products

Neiko Miter Saw

Product description

This recall involves the Neiko miter saw with model number 10330, by Ridgerock Tools Inc. The casing of the tool is red with a 22 centimeter (8 ½ inches) miter saw.

Hazard identified

The recalled miter saw is not certified to Canadian standards and has not been evaluated for safety hazards.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.

Number sold

Two units of the recalled miter saw are known to have been sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were distributed in May 2007.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Ridgerock Tools Inc.
Gardena
California
UNITED STATES
Distributor
Canadian Hardware & Tools
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-416-840-0102

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Neiko miter saw and return it to where it was purchased for a refund.

For more information, consumers may contact Canadian Hardware & Tools at 1-416-840-0102.

Consumers may also view the release on the [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:253b30b2-d79c-42a1-a954-5c77f02ffb8f].