Craftsman Portable Table Saws Made by Rexon Recalled Due to Laceration and Impact Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Sears
Recall 17105 · Mar 7, 2017 · Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd.
46,000
units affected
46,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17105
- Date
- Mar 7, 2017
- Company
- Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd.
- Units affected
- 46,000
- Product
- Craftsman portable table saws
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recall involves model number 137.415030 Craftsman brand 10-inch table saws. The table saws sit on a black metal foldable stand. "15 AMP 10-inch table saw," "Sears Brands Mgt. Corp." and the model and serial numbers are printed on a silver label on the front. Serial numbers included in the recall begin with the following letters: RSN RSP RSQ RSR RSS RST RSU RSV RSW RSX RSY RSZ RTN RTP RTQ RTR RTS RTT RTU RTV RTW RTX RTY RTZ RUN RUP RUQ RUR RUS RUT
What can happen
The table saw's stand can collapse unexpectedly, posing laceration and impact injury hazards to the operator.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Rexon for a free replacement stand.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 11 reports of the table saw collapsing, including nine reports of injuries to fingers and hands, including broken bones, lacerations, a shoulder strain, and a partial fingernail amputation.
- Sold at
- Sears stores nationwide and online at www.sears.com from April 2014 through October 2016 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled craftsman portable table saws?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Rexon for a free replacement stand.
What is the hazard?
The table saw's stand can collapse unexpectedly, posing laceration and impact injury hazards to the operator.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.