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They were included with Craftsman table saw model number 137.21830.
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Rexon, on behalf of Sears, has received 230 reports of the rip fence bracket coming loose. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
The firm will provide free replacement parts with instructions to consumers.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Rexon Industrial Corp. Ltd., of East Windsor, Conn.
- Recall number
- 05-150
- Units
- About 41,800
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- Sears Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Table Saw's Rip Fence Assembly
CPSC product type: Table Saws
Recall contact information
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.
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Publication and verification
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