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6 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 12, 2015. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 6reports to CPSC
  • Nov 12, 2015the latest report was made
  • Jun 23, 2011the earliest
  • 6with the company’s comments
Brand
Craftsman
Maker
Sears Holdings Management CorporationMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Power sawsCPSC’s product type: Power Saws, Other or Not Specified (code 895), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Tools & Hardware

By month

1 report from December 2014 to November 2015; the most in November 2015, 1. 5 earlier reports, since June 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
November 20151
May 20131
October 20121
April 20121
January 20121
June 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No one hurt 6 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Nov 12, 2015, sent to the company Dec 23, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 8, 2016

    The product, in the report: 18” gasoline chain saw, 42cc

    (11/03/2015) The consumer stated that he was getting ready to put gas in the unit. He was not able to open the cap by hand. He had to use a Channel lock pliers to unscrew the cap. He drained the gas out of the unit into a glass jar. After draining the gas, he noticed water in the bottom of the glass jar. He remixed a brand new gallon of gasoline and put the mixture into the tank. He had to use the pliers to screw the cap back on. He noticed that the mixture was leaking from the vent hole in the cap. The consumer put the unit back into its case.

    (11/12/2015) The consumer opened the case and noticed that all of the gas that was in the tank was in the case.

    The consumer stated that this should not happen to a unit after two years.

    The part was discontinued by manufactor, a replacement part is available only.

    Model
    358351901
    Serial number
    11200N303132
    Bought from
    Sears, New Hampshire
    Bought
    Jan 5, 2013, about then
    Where
    Methuen, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made May 29, 2013, sent to the company Jun 6, 2013, published by CPSC Jun 20, 2013

    The product, in the report: Craftsman 6 amp Corded Reciprocating Saw with Dual LED Work Lights Sears Item# 00917175000 | Model# 17175 I copied and pasted the above info from the manufacturer’s website.

    I was using this saw at the time to cut a branch that was fallen in my yard that was less than 3 inches in diameter. The blade kept falling out even though I would twist the locking mechanism as far as it would go, this product seems to be faulty. I saw several negative reviews online saying people had the same problem, but I just assumed they were fools who weren’t using it correctly, but in fact this product really has flaws and it is not user error. I believe this is a hazard because 1. It is unavoidable. The only way to avoid this problem is to not use the product! and 2. This can hurt you because one time the blade fell out, it kicked up into the air and came at me. It could have hit me in the face. This product seriously needs to be recalled.

    Model
    17175
    UPC
    not sure what that i
    Serial number
    s1232@o059468
    Bought from
    sears website picked up in store, Illinois
    Bought
    May 29, 2013
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 27, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    No Relationship
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Oct 25, 2012, sent to the company Nov 2, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 19, 2012

    The product, in the report: Craftsman 10 inch compound miter saw

    I was cutting a piece of baseboard (5” across) with the miter saw when it seemed like it exploded, spewing nuts and bolts and screws all over the basement. The plastic blade guard was askew obviously out of its intended place and cracked and in some places chips broken out. Wish I had thought to take a picture.

    I have used this product often since I bought it without incident. This was a great surprise.

    I was not hurt but very well could have been with things going all over the place.

    Model
    Model number:137.212410
    UPC
    ?
    Serial number
    ?
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    May 10, 2012
    Where
    Ann Arbor, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 71, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Apr 17, 2012, sent to the company Apr 25, 2012, published by CPSC May 9, 2012

    The product, in the report: 10” compound miter saw

    Sears Craftsman miter saw guard is designed to open when dropping the saw for a cut. When allowing saw to return to its open position, the plastic blade guard can over close and catch/hangup on metal blade housing. When operator goes to make a cut, stuck blade guard may cause the operator to unlatch the guard by gripping and pulling guard open. Operators free may be held against trigger handle when freeing blade guard which may cause the operator to accidentally activate the saw trigger.

    Model
    137.212370
    Serial number
    RLN4219
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    May 1, 2008, about then
    Where
    Manchester, Iowa: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 34, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Jan 13, 2012, sent to the company Jan 23, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 6, 2012

    The product, in the report: 10” Laser Compound Miter Saw

    *SAFETY HAZARD

    Craftsman 10” Compound Miter Saw model 137.212290 Unit is approx 2 yrs old

    Motor switch is built into the handle, when actuated then released, motor continues to run. Unit must be unplugged to turn off.

    1/13/12 Contacted Craftsman customer service. They informed me the saw was no longer covered under warranty and I would have to purchase a new switch and install it myself.

    Craftsman informed me the saw was manufactured by Rexon Industrial Corp. The affected part “limit switch” P/N OLU2

    Model
    137.2122290
    Bought from
    Sears, Michigan
    Bought
    Sep 10, 2009, about then
    Where
    Royal Oak, Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Jun 23, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: Saw

    Regarding [REDACTED] Yard Power Products, I believe the problem with the gas gaps distorting due to additives in the gasoline is also happening on my Craftsman Saw.

    When new, the gas cap could easily removed (unscrewed) or replaced securely by hand. Now I must use a pair of channel lock pliers to remove the gas cap and more importantly, to tighten it securely so fuel does not leak when it is either in use or stored.

    Model
    358.350820
    Serial number
    05096D201434
    Bought from
    Sears, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Oct 24, 2005
    Where
    Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

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