CPSC2009-08-19
Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Hazard
The table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a "stacked dado set"), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saw and contact One World Technologies to schedule a free on-site repair.
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for about $600.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
One World Technologies has received three reports of shafts failing when used with a stacked dado set. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Ridgid 10-inch Table Saws
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact One World Technologies toll-free at (866) 539-1710 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.ridgid.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Ridgid-Table-Saws-Sold-Exclusively-at-Home-Depot-Recalled-by-One-World-Technologies-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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