CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
CPSC, Sears Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall of Table Saw Rip Fences
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.
Required Consumer Action
The firm will provide free replacement parts with instructions to consumers.
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
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.
Injuries
Rexon, on behalf of Sears, has received 230 reports of the rip fence bracket coming loose. No injuries were reported.
Manufacturer
Rexon Industrial Corp. Ltd., of East Windsor, Conn.
Recall Number
05150
Product Information
Product Name
Table Saw's Rip Fence Assembly
Product Type
Table Saws
Number of Units
About 41,800
Manufacturer Name
Rexon Industrial Corp. Ltd., of East Windsor, Conn.
Distributed By
Sears Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Manufactured In
Taiwan