Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard
Recall 06212 · Jul 13, 2006 · Ryobi Motor Products Corp. formerly
145,000
units affected
145,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06212
- Date
- Jul 13, 2006
- Company
- Ryobi Motor Products Corp. formerly
- Units affected
- 145,000
- Product
- Ryobi Radial Arm Saws
- Product type
- Radial Arm Saws
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- RMP has received five reports of detached blade assemblies, including four reports of lacerated fingers to the saw operators.
- Sold at
- Home and hardware stores nationwide from 1986 through 1997 for between $200 and $300, and higher in some instances.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ryobi radial arm saws?
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.
What is the 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.
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.