CPSCRecalled Jul 13, 2006 · #06212
Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard
Hazard
Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. The detachment may occur unexpectedly and without warning.
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The recall involves all RA200 and RA202 radial arm saws. These are bench top models with 8¼-inch blades. Each unit has a data plate immediately behind the operator grip for the saw, which says "RYOBI 8 1/4" Radial Arm Saw" and either "RA200" or "RA202."
Product details
- Product
- Ryobi Radial Arm Saws
- Type
- Radial Arm Saws
- Manufacturer
- Ryobi Motor Products Corp. formerly of Anderson, S.C. ("RMP") | Ryobi Electric Tool Manufacturing, Inc. formerly of Chandler, Ariz. | Ryobi Limited, of Hiroshima, Japan
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Home and hardware stores nationwide from 1986 through 1997 for between $200 and $300, and higher in some instances.
- Made in
- United States, Japan
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using these radial arm saws and contact Ryobi customer service to arrange to return part of the saw for a payment of $75. No repair is available.