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CPSCRecalled Apr 7, 2005 · #05150

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

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Table Saw's Rip Fence Assembly
Type
Table Saws
Manufacturer
Rexon Industrial Corp. Ltd., of East Windsor, Conn.
Model numbers
21830
UPCs
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.
Made in
Taiwan

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice