Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 21-047 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 9, 2020
- Brand
- Black
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- CRAFTSMAN® CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles
- Hazard
- Laceration Hazard
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 82,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- December 9, 2020
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- CRAFTSMAN® CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles · About 82,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Lowe's and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com from October 2019 through August 2020 for about $100.; Craftsman by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md..
Injuries or incidents reported
CRAFTSMAN has received one report of the recalled chain saw starting without operation of the switch causing a laceration injury to a consumer.
Consumer contact
CRAFTSMAN toll-free at 855-237-6848 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, e-mail at recall@sbdinc.com, or online at www.CRAFTSMAN.com and click on “Customer Care,” then “Recall Notices” for more information.
Recall history and context
Black appears in 12 CPSC recalls on record. See all Black recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
CRAFTSMAN® CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles (About 82,000 units). This recall involves CRAFTSMAN Model CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and contact CRAFTSMAN for a free repair kit.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 9, 2020. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.