Recall #11-066 · Published December 14, 2010

Ryobi RTS20 portable table-saws

Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Ryobi RTS20 portable table-saws from Ryobi RTS20 portable table- on December 14, 2010. CPSC identifies this hazard: The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should contact Ryobi immediately to receive a free inspection of their product and, if necessary, a free repair or replacement of their RTS20 Ryobi table-saw.

Ryobi RTS20 portable table-saws
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Affected model numbers

RTS20
Additional identifying details

The table saw has a blue base and warning label with the model RTS20 and the Ryobi name printed on it and attached to the rear of the saw.

Why it was recalled

The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents and injuries

The company received one report of a consumer being hit by a piece of metal during the cutting operation. There was no report of a physical injury or property damage.

Official remedy

Consumers should contact Ryobi immediately to receive a free inspection of their product and, if necessary, a free repair or replacement of their RTS20 Ryobi table-saw.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Recall number
11-066
Units
About 21,500
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Home Depot retail outlets nationwide and Canada from July 2010 through October 2010 for about $200.
Distributor
One World Technologies, of Anderson, S.C.

Ryobi RTS20 portable table-saws

CPSC product type: Bench or Table Saws

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Ryobi at (800) 597-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.ryobitools.com

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