CPSC, Sears Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall of Table Saw Rip Fences
CPSC recall 05150 · announced April 7, 2005 · Rexon Industrial · 41,800 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
The firm will provide free replacement parts with instructions to consumers.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Rexon, on behalf of Sears, has received 230 reports of the rip fence bracket coming loose. No injuries were reported.
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.
Consumer contact: 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.