CPSC recall 11-066, announced December 14, 2010, covers Ryobi RTS20 portable table-saws (about 21,500 units). The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 597-9624, or go to www.ryobitools.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The table saw has a blue base and warning label with the model RTS20 and the Ryobi name printed on it and attached to the rear of the saw.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the RTS20 Ryobi ten-inch, portable table-saw. The table saw has a blue base and warning label with the model RTS20 and the Ryobi name printed on it and attached to the rear of the saw.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ryobi
- Product type
- Table saws, Tables
- Recall number
- 11-066
- Units
- About 21,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot retail outlets nationwide and Canada from July 2010 through October 2010 for about $200.
- Distributor
- One World Technologies, of Anderson, S.C.
Ryobi RTS20 portable table-saws
CPSC product type: Bench or Table Saws
Recall contact information
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
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