Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 11066 · Dec 14, 2010 · One World Technologies
21,500
units affected
21,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11066
- Date
- Dec 14, 2010
- Company
- One World Technologies
- Units affected
- 21,500
- Product
- Ryobi RTS20 portable table-saws
- Product type
- Bench or Table Saws
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves the RTS20 Ryobi ten-inch, portable table-saw. The table saw has a blue base and warning label with the model RTS20 and the Ryobi name printed on it and attached to the rear of the saw.
What can happen
The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should contact Ryobi immediately to receive a free inspection of their product and, if necessary, a free repair or replacement of their RTS20 Ryobi table-saw.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company received one report of a consumer being hit by a piece of metal during the cutting operation. There was no report of a physical injury or property damage.
- Sold at
- Home Depot retail outlets nationwide and Canada from July 2010 through October 2010 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ryobi rts20 portable table-saws?
Consumers should contact Ryobi immediately to receive a free inspection of their product and, if necessary, a free repair or replacement of their RTS20 Ryobi table-saw.
What is the hazard?
The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.
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.