Recalls / 2005-04-07
CPSC, Sears Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall of Table Saw Rip Fences
05150 · Recalled 2005-04-07 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
Rexon, on behalf of Sears, has received 230 reports of the rip fence bracket coming loose. No injuries were reported.
Remedy
The firm will provide free replacement parts with instructions to consumers.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Table Saw's Rip Fence Assembly | About 41,800 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Rexon Industrial Corp. Ltd.
- Distributor
- Sears Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Sold at
- Sears, 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.
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Source: CPSC recall 05150. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.