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Product recall · CPSCDecember 14, 2010Serious
Portable Table-Saws
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 21,500
- Recall date
- December 14, 2010
- Made or distributed by
- One World Technologies, of Anderson, S.C.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been 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.
RTS20
Home Depot retail outlets nationwide and Canada from July 2010 through October 2010 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: “Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard”
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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