Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled December 14, 2010 · CPSC recall 11066 · Portable

Hazard

The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 21,500

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

For additional information, contact Ryobi at (800) 597-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.ryobitools.com

Product

Ryobi RTS20 portable table-saws

Distributed by

One World Technologies, of Anderson, S.C.

Retailers

Home Depot retail outlets nationwide and Canada from July 2010 through October 2010 for about $200.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →