The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Ryobi Tools, today announced a voluntary recall of the Ryobi RTS20 Portable Table Saw. The saw blade on the motor bracket may be misaligned, creating a cut hazard. The company received a report that a consumer was struck by a piece of metal during the cutting process. There were no reports of personal injury or property damage. Consumers should stop using table saws immediately unless instructed otherwise. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
- Product Name: Ryobi RTS20 Portable Table Saw
- Unit: about 21,500
- Dealer : One World Technologies of Anderson, South Carolina
- HAZARD : Blade on motor carriage may be misaligned, creating a cut hazard.
- Incident/Injury : The company received a report that a consumer was struck by a piece of metal during a cutting operation. There were no reports of personal injury or property damage.
- Description : This recall involves the Ryobi 10-inch Portable Table Saw RTS20. The table saw has a blue base and warning label with model RTS20 and the Ryobi name printed on it and affixed to the rear of the table saw.
- Available exclusively at Home Depot retailers nationwide and in Canada from July 2010 to October 2010 for approximately $200.
- Made in : China
- Remedy : Consumers should contact Ryobi immediately to have their product inspected and, if necessary, repair or replace their Ryobi Ryobi table saw at no charge.
For more information, please contact Ryobi at (800) 597-9624, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET, or visit www.ryobitools.com.
The CPSC remains interested in receiving reports of incidents or injuries directly related to this product recall or involving a different hazard of the same product. Please visit https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx and tell them about the incident.
Source: CPSC
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