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Product recall · CPSCMarch 7, 2017Serious
Craftsman Portable Table Saws Made by Rexon
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The table saw's stand can collapse unexpectedly, posing laceration and impact injury hazards to the operator.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Rexon for a free replacement stand.
Who to contact: Rexon toll-free at 866-934-6360 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.sears.com and clicking "Product Recalls" for more information.
The product
The recall involves model number 137.415030 Craftsman brand 10-inch table saws. The table saws sit on a black metal foldable stand. "15 AMP 10-inch table saw," "Sears Brands Mgt. Corp." and the model and serial numbers are printed on a silver label on the front. Serial numbers included in the recall begin with the following letters: RSN RSP RSQ RSR RSS RST RSU RSV RSW RSX RSY RSZ RTN RTP RTQ RTR RTS RTT RTU RTV RTW RTX RTY RTZ RUN RUP RUQ RUR RUS RUT
Details
- Units affected
- About 46,000
- Recall date
- March 7, 2017
- Brand
- Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd. of Taiwan
- Made or distributed by
- Sears Holding Corp. of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 11 reports of the table saw collapsing, including nine reports of injuries to fingers and hands, including broken bones, lacerations, a shoulder strain, and a partial fingernail amputation.
137.415030
Sears stores nationwide and online at www.sears.com from April 2014 through October 2016 for about $200.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Craftsman Portable Table Saws Made by Rexon Recalled Due to Laceration and Impact Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Sears”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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