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CPSC, Sears Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall of Table Saw Rip Fences

U.S. CPSCInjuriesApr 7, 2005
Recalled Table Saw Rip Fence Assembly
Recalled Table Saw Rip Fence Assembly
Model Number and Serial Number Locations
Model Number and Serial Number Locations

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The rip fence - a metal guide that keeps material being sawed from shifting side to side as it passes through the cutting blade - can come loose. This could result in kickback of the material being sawed and possible injury to the operator.

Remedy

The firm will provide free replacement parts with instructions to consumers.

Incidents & injuries

Rexon, on behalf of Sears, has received 230 reports of the rip fence bracket coming loose. No injuries were reported.

Product description

The rip fence on these saws is made of silver extruded aluminum, is 31inches in length, and has an over-locking handle with a black die-cast aluminum head. They were included with Craftsman table saw model number 137.21830.

Sold on

Sears stores nationwide, from August 2002 through November 2004. The cost of complete table saw is about $399, and the cost of the rip fence is about $40.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact the Sears Craftsman Helpline at (800) 843-1682 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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