Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang Type
Recall 19172 · Jul 24, 2019 · Chang Type Industrial Company LTD
258,000
units affected
258,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19172
- Date
- Jul 24, 2019
- Company
- Chang Type Industrial Company LTD
- Units affected
- 258,000
- Product
- Porter-Cable 10" Table Saws
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Porter-Cable brand 10" table saws with model number PCX362010. The saws have a gray body with black accents and the Porter-Cable logo. The model number and serial number are printed on the table saw's nameplate, located on the back of the saw body near the bottom.
What can happen
The motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Chang Type for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Chang Type has received 61 reports of the table saw motors overheating and causing fires. One consumer reported smoke damage to their home. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's Stores nationwide from June 2016 through September 2018 for between $100 and $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled porter-cable 10" table saws?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Chang Type for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The motor can overheat, creating a fire 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.