CPSC recall 05-150, announced April 7, 2005, covers Rexon Industrial Table Saw's Rip Fence Assembly (about 41,800 units). The rip fence - a metal guide that keeps material being sawed from shifting side to side as it passes through the cutting blade - can come loose. The notice cites 230 incident reports. The firm will provide free replacement parts with instructions to consumers. Recall contact: call (800) 843-1682.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
They were included with Craftsman table saw model number 137.21830.
Which products are included?
The rip fence on these saws is made of silver extruded aluminum, is 31inches in length, and has an over-locking handle with a black die-cast aluminum head. They were included with Craftsman table saw model number 137.21830.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rip fence - a metal guide that keeps material being sawed from shifting side to side as it passes through the cutting blade - can come loose. This could result in kickback of the material being sawed and possible injury to the operator.
Incidents and injuries
Rexon, on behalf of Sears, has received 230 reports of the rip fence bracket coming loose. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
The firm will provide free replacement parts with instructions to consumers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rexon Industrial
- Manufacturer
- Rexon Industrial Corp. Ltd., of East Windsor, Conn.
- Product type
- Table saws
- Recall number
- 05-150
- Units
- About 41,800
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Sears stores nationwide, from August 2002 through November 2004. The cost of complete table saw is about $399, and the cost of the rip fence is about $40.
- Distributor
- Sears Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Table Saw's Rip Fence Assembly
CPSC product type: Table Saws
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact the Sears Craftsman Helpline at (800) 843-1682 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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