The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·17105·Announced 2017-03-07

Craftsman Portable Table Saws Recalled for Stand Collapse Injury Hazards

Rexon is recalling about 46,000 Craftsman portable table saws sold at Sears because the stand can collapse, posing laceration and impact injury risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (stand collapse) and reports of significant injuries, including broken bones and lacerations, which aligns with the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd. of Taiwan is recalling about 46,000 Craftsman portable table saws due to a hazard where the table saw's stand can collapse unexpectedly. This defect poses laceration and impact injury hazards to the operator. The recall involves model number 137.415030 Craftsman brand 10-inch table saws that sit on a black metal foldable stand.

The firm has received 11 reports of the table saw collapsing, including nine reports of injuries to fingers and hands. These injuries include broken bones, lacerations, a shoulder strain, and a partial fingernail amputation. The affected products were sold exclusively at Sears stores nationwide and online from April 2014 through October 2016 for about $200.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Rexon for a free replacement stand. Rexon can be reached toll-free at 866-934-6360 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.sears.com by clicking "Product Recalls" for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Craftsman portable table saws
Manufacturer
Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd. of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
46,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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