The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02233·Announced 2002-08-20

Black and Decker Recalls BT2500 Table Saws Due to Electric Shock Risk

Black and Decker is recalling approximately 6,100 BT2500 table saws because the motor housing may crack, posing a risk of electric shock. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc. is recalling approximately 6,100 10-inch table saws, model number BT2500, due to a potential safety hazard. The motor housing on these saws may crack, which poses a risk of electric shock to consumers. The company has not received any reports of injuries, and the recall is being conducted to prevent such occurrences.

The affected saws were made in Taiwan and sold at home centers and hardware stores nationwide from August 2001 through April 2002 for about $400. The saws are gray with an orange front panel, and the model number and date codes (200128-CT through 200148-CT) are located on a name plate on the front panel above the power switch.

Consumers should stop using these table saws immediately, unplug them, and call Black & Decker at (866) 357-0324 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange for a free repair. More information is available at www.blackanddecker.com.

The recalled product

Product
Table Saws, model number BT2500
Manufacturer
Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
6,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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