CPSC2010-12-14
Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard
One World Technologies, of Anderson, S.C.
Hazard
The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Ryobi immediately to receive a free inspection of their product and, if necessary, a free repair or replacement of their RTS20 Ryobi table-saw.
Sold at
Home Depot retail outlets nationwide and Canada from July 2010 through October 2010 for about $200.
Affected count
About 21,500
Injuries reported
The company received one report of a consumer being hit by a piece of metal during the cutting operation. There was no report of a physical injury or property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Ryobi RTS20 portable table-saws
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Ryobi at (800) 597-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.ryobitools.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Portable-Table-Saws-Recalled-by-Ryobi-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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