Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall number

21047

Title

Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall date

2020-12-09T00:00:00

Manufacturers

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Made in

[{"Country":"China"}]

Importers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Craftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md."}]

Distributors

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Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Lowe's and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com from October 2019 through August 2020 for about $100."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"CRAFTSMAN® CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles","NumberOfUnits":"About 82,000","Type":""}]

UPCs

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Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The chain saw can start unexpectedly without operation of the switch when the extension cord adaptor is connected upside down, posing a laceration hazard."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and contact CRAFTSMAN for a free repair kit."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"CRAFTSMAN has received one report of the recalled chain saw starting without operation of the switch causing a laceration injury to a consumer."}]

Description

This recall involves CRAFTSMAN Model CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles. The chain saws are red with black and gray accents. The name "CRAFTSMAN" is on the cutting bar and the motor end cap. The model number CMECSP610 is on the label on top of the motor. Only chain saws with date codes of 2019-40 through 2020-35 are included. The date code is laser etched on the underside of the handle base.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Black-and-Decker-Recalls-CRAFTSMAN-10-Inch-Corded-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

Last published

2020-12-09T00:00:00

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CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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