The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05150·Announced 2005-04-07

Sears Craftsman Table Saw Rip Fence Assembly Recalled for Kickback Risk

Sears is recalling about 41,800 Craftsman table saw rip fence assemblies because the bracket can come loose, potentially causing kickback and injury.

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 where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sears Roebuck and Co. is recalling approximately 41,800 Craftsman table saw rip fence assemblies. The rip fence is a metal guide that keeps material from shifting side to side as it passes through the cutting blade. The recalled rip fence is made of silver extruded aluminum, is 31 inches in length, and has an over-locking handle with a black die-cast aluminum head. These assemblies were included with Craftsman table saw model number 137.21830.

The recall was initiated because the rip fence bracket can come loose. If the fence comes loose, it could result in kickback of the material being sawed and possible injury to the operator. Rexon Industrial Corp. Ltd., the manufacturer, has received 230 reports of the rip fence bracket coming loose, but no injuries have been reported.

The affected rip fence assemblies were sold at Sears stores nationwide from August 2002 through November 2004. The cost of the complete table saw was about $399, and the cost of the rip fence was about $40. Consumers should stop using the rip fence and contact the Sears Craftsman Helpline at (800) 843-1682 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to obtain free replacement parts with instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Table Saw's Rip Fence Assembly
Manufacturer
Rexon Industrial Corp. Ltd., of East Windsor, Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
41,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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