Safety regulator, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Table Saws
Recall 02233 · Aug 20, 2002 · Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc.
6,100
units affected
6,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02233
- Date
- Aug 20, 2002
- Company
- Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,100
- Product
- Table Saws, model number BT2500
- Product type
- Table Saws
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recall involves 10-inch table saws, made in Taiwan, with the model number BT2500 and dates codes 200128-CT through 200148-CT. The model number and date codes are located on a name plate on the front panel above the power switch. The saw is gray with an orange front panel. The name "Black & Decker" is located on the lower right hand portion of the front panel.
What can happen
The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these table saws immediately, unplug them, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Black and Decker has not received any reports of injuries. This recall to repair is being conducted to prevent the occurrence of injuries.
- Sold at
- Home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the table saws, from August 2001 through April 2002, for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled table saws, model number bt2500?
Consumers should stop using these table saws immediately, unplug them, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
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.