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Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang Type
Recalled July 24, 2019 · CPSC recall 19172 · Porter
Hazard
The motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 258,000 (in addition, about 990 were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
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.
Description
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 to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Chang Type for a refund.
Contact
Chang Type toll-free at 877-206-7151 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.recallrtr.com/PCSaw for more information.
Product
Porter-Cable 10" Table Saws
Manufacturer(s)
Chang Type Industrial Company LTD, of Taichung City, Taiwan
Imported by
L G Sourcing, Inc., of Wilkesboro, N.C.
Retailers
Lowe's Stores nationwide from June 2016 through September 2018 for between $100 and $180.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →