The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09311·Announced 2009-08-19

Ridgid Table Saws Recalled Due to Potential Laceration Hazard

One World Technologies is recalling Ridgid 10-inch table saws because the arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set, posing a laceration risk.

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 (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

One World Technologies is recalling approximately 3,000 Ridgid 10-inch table saws, model R4511, due to a laceration hazard. The recall involves saws with manufacturing date codes between CD0829 and CD0837. The model number and date code are located on a metal plate on the rear of the cabinet. Products with an "Arbor Inspected" sticker directly above the plate or an orange square on the outside of the package are not included in the recall.

The hazard exists because the table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set, commonly known as a "stacked dado set," which is used to cut grooves. If the shaft fails, the stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers. One World Technologies has received three reports of shafts failing when used with a stacked dado set, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled saws were sold exclusively at Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for about $600. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saw and contact One World Technologies to schedule a free on-site repair. For additional information, consumers can contact One World Technologies toll-free at (866) 539-1710 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.ridgid.com.

The recalled product

Product
Ridgid 10-inch Table Saws
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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