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CPSC, Sears Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall of Table Saw Rip Fences

  • Recalled Table Saw's Rip Fence Assembly
Name of Product:
Table Saw's Rip Fence Assembly
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.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
April 07, 2005
Units:

About 41,800

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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

The firm will provide free replacement parts with instructions to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries:

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.
Manufacturer(s):
Rexon Industrial Corp. Ltd., of East Windsor, Conn.
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
05-150

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