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Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard

U.S. CPSCCutsFallsJul 13, 2006
Recalled Radial Arm Saw
Recalled Radial Arm Saw

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Hazard

Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. The detachment may occur unexpectedly and without warning.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these radial arm saws and contact Ryobi customer service to arrange to return part of the saw for a payment of $75. No repair is available.

Incidents & injuries

RMP has received five reports of detached blade assemblies, including four reports of lacerated fingers to the saw operators.

Product description

The recall involves all RA200 and RA202 radial arm saws. These are bench top models with 8¼-inch blades. Each unit has a data plate immediately behind the operator grip for the saw, which says "RYOBI 8 1/4" Radial Arm Saw" and either "RA200" or "RA202."

Sold on

Home and hardware stores nationwide from 1986 through 1997 for between $200 and $300, and higher in some instances.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Ryobi Customer Service at (800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET any day of the week, or visit the following Web site: www.ryobi.com

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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