CPSC2006-07-13
Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard
Ryobi Motor Products Corp. formerly of Anderson, S.C. ("RMP")
Hazard
Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. The detachment may occur unexpectedly and without warning.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these radial arm saws and contact Ryobi customer service to arrange to return part of the saw for a payment of $75. No repair is available.
Sold at
Home and hardware stores nationwide from 1986 through 1997 for between $200 and $300, and higher in some instances.
Affected count
About 145,000
Injuries reported
RMP has received five reports of detached blade assemblies, including four reports of lacerated fingers to the saw operators.
Manufactured in
United States, Japan
Products
Ryobi Radial Arm Saws
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Ryobi Customer Service at (800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET any day of the week, or visit the following Web site: www.ryobi.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Ryobi-Radial-Arm-Saws-Recalled-for-Blade-Detachment-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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