Tool Recalls
Check this list to see if you own
any of these tools: Black
& Decker BT2500 10" Table Saw Craftsman
1-1/2 HP Router with Carry Bag Craftsman & Ridgid Wet/Dry Vacuums Dewalt or
Black & Decker Battery Charger Dewalt
or Black & Decker 12" Mitre Saw Dewalt
or Milwaukee 1/2" Stud & Joist Drill Ryobi or
Sears Oscillating Detail Sander Using And Safety Info For Common Shop Tools:
Black
& Decker BT2500 10" Table Saws If so, then: Check the date code - If the date code* is from
200128-CT through 200148-CT, then it must be
repaired. Note: id the date code is followed by an "R" your saw
has already been repaired. *The date code is located on the front of the tool on
the nameplate. If your saw is included, STOP using and unplug your
saw IMMEDIATELY. Call Black & Decker toll free to
arrange for a free repair: 1-866-357-0324 Between 8:00am and 4:30pm Eastern Time Monday through
Friday, or Visit www.BlackandDecker.com Manufacturer: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Hazard: The lower blade guard can malfunction, creating a risk of injury as severe as amputation. Description: The recall circular saws include the BOSCH CS10, CS20 and CS20-XC models, which can be identified on the product nameplate mounted on the top of the motor housing. The recalled models do not have an asterisk (*) in the serial number box. The circular saw uses a 7?-inch blade and has a blue handle and motor enclosure, and a metal guarding system. The name “BOSCH” is printed on the blade guard. Sold At: Home Depot, Lowe’s and Menards nationwide, as well as independent hardware retailers and industrial distributors, from February 2004 through April 2005 for between $120 and $150. Remedy: Consumer should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corp. to receive a repair kit. The kit includes hardware and instructions for installation. Consumer Contact: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. at (800) 856-9683 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the BOSCH Web site at www.boschtools.com Sold from November 2002 through January 2003 A press release issued March 27, 2003, in cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
and Sears announced a voluntary recall of Craftsman 1-1/2
HP Router with carry bag. The on-off switch on these
routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk
of serious cuts to the operator and bystanders. Sears has
not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall involves Craftsman routers, model #
315.17510, with date codes of A0304 or lower, which were
packaged with a cloth carry bag under item # 17518. The
model numbers and date codes are printed on a black data
label located on the electric motor's housing. Routers
sold without the carry bag are not affected. The affected
routers have an aluminum base with black handles and a
black motor. Consumers should stop using these routers immediately
and return them to their nearest Sears store for a
product refund. For more information call toll-free
800-932-3188 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through
Friday, or visit www.sears.com. Craftsman table saw model number 137.21830. Name of Product: Table Saw’s Rip Fence Assembly Dewalt
and Black & Decker Battery Chargers The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to
contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer
from an exposed blade. Consumers should stop using the circular saws
immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT
service center for a free repair. For more information
or to locate the nearest service center, consumers
should contact DeWALT toll-free at (888) 839-3559
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday. Dewalt
and Black & Decker 12" Mitre Saw Milwaukee at 866 - 473 - 2288 or go to web
site. The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with
model numbers C7SB2 or C7BD2 and serial numbers that
begin with C62, C72, C82, C92, C02 or CN2. The model
number is located on the green nameplate on the motor
housing below the name "Hitachi." The serial number is
stamped at the lower right of the nameplate. The saw's
housing is green and the name "Hitachi" also is written
on the metal blade guard. Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers
nationwide sold these circular saws from August 2002
through March 2003 for between $90 and $100. Consumers should stop using these circular saws
immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair.
For more information, contact Hitachi at (800) 706-7337
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or
visit the firm's Web site at www.hitachi.com Hitachi circular saws with a circle stamped on the UPC
label on the box are not included in this recall. Saws
that have a light gray plastic stop between the upper and
lower blade guards where they overlap also are not
included in this recall. Makita U.S.A. Inc. has received 13 reports of pads
coming apart, including three minor injuries that
resulted from pieces of the pad striking consumers. The recalled sanders include the BO5000 and BO5001
model numbers, which can be found on the silver nameplate
on the sander's body. The sander's housing is blue and
the name "Makita" appears in large white letters on the
motor housing. These sanders were manufactured in the
United States. Home centers, hardware stores, and industrial
suppliers nationwide sold the sanders from April 1992
through February 2003 for between $110 and $125. Consumers should stop using the recalled sanders
immediately and return them to the nearest Makita factory
service center for a free repair. For more information on
how to return the sanders or to locate the nearest Makita
factory service center, consumers should contact Makita
at (800) 462-5482 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday or log on to the company's website at
www.makitatools.com. Milwaukee
Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders
CPSC and Milwaukee Electric Tool have received 12
reports of grinder switches sticking in the "on"
position; however, no injuries have been reported. The recall includes the 15 Amp grinders that have a
seven or nine inch disc and have the following catalog
and serial numbers, which can be found on a nameplate on
the top of the grinder: Catalog Numbers Serial Numbers 6086-20 Serial Prefix 991A and 991B only 6088-20 Serial Prefix 994A and 994B only 6089-20 Serial Prefix 992A The grinders were manufactured in the United States.
Home centers, hardware stores and industrial
distributors nationwide sold these grinders from June
2001 through November 2002 for between $165 and $175. Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately
and return them to their nearest Milwaukee factory
service center or authorized power tool service center
for a free repair. For more information, consumers can
contact Milwaukee Electric Tool at (800) 414-6527 between
6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers
can locate the nearest service center by visiting the
firm's web site at www.heavydutytool.com
(the recall announcement on their site can be found at
www.milwaukeetools.com/pdfs/15-amp-grinder-recall.pdf).
PORTER-CABLE® announces a safety recall on the 890 Series Routers (Models 891, 892, 893PK, 894PK, 895PK and 8902). It may be possible, under certain circumstances, for the motor insulation to be abraded, creating a potential shock hazard. The model numbers and affected serial number ranges are: If you have additional questions regarding this recall, please call Models CSB 120, CSB 130, CSB 1308, CSB 130K, CSB
130JS Sold from October, 1998 to July, 2001 More information at web
site Ryobi
and Sears Oscillating Detail Sanders Products: 1.2 million sanders, including Ryobi model
DS 1000 and Craftsman models 315.11600 and 315.11639,
made 5/93-4/97 and sold for $35-$40. Model number and
brand name are on plate on side of sander. Serial number
or date code is along bottom edge of plate. Serial
numbers of affected Ryobi sanders end in digits 9318
through 9718. Affected Craftsman models bear the date
code A4001 through A9717. Handheld tools are blue or
black, 11 inches long, and weigh 1.6 pounds. Sanding arm
extends forward and down from front end, and sanding head
is triangular. What to do: Call Ryobi at 800 867-9624 for free repair
or replacement. Meanwhile unplug sander when not in
use. Name of Product: Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Hazard: Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. The detachment may occur unexpectedly and without warning. Description and Models: The recall involves all RA200 and RA202 radial arm saws. These are bench top models with 8 1/4-inch blades. Each unit has a data plate immediately behind the operator grip for the saw, which says “RYOBI 8 1/4" Radial Arm Saw” and either “RA200” or “RA202.” Sold at: Home and hardware stores nationwide from 1986 through 1997 for between $200 and $300, and higher in some instances. Manufactured In: The United States and Japan Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Ryobi Customer Service at (800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET any day of the week, or visit the following Web site: www.ryobi.com Hazard: A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.
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Check the Model Number - Is your saw a Black
& Decker Model BT2500?
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of malfunctioning lower guards, including one amputation.
Units: About 41,800
Manufacturer of Rip Fence: Rexon Industrial Corp. Ltd., of East Windsor, Conn.
Distributor/Retailer: Sears Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Hazard: The rip fence – a metal guide that keeps material being sawed from shifting side to side as it passes through the cutting blade – can come loose. This could result in kickback of the material being sawed and possible injury to the operator.
Incidents/Injuries: Rexon on behalf of Sears has received 230 reports of the rip fence bracket coming loose. No injuries were reported.
Description: The rip fence on these saws is made of silver extruded aluminum, is 31inches in length, and has an over-locking handle with a black die-cast aluminum head. They were included with Craftsman table saw model number 137.21830.
Sold at: Sears stores nationwide from August 2002 through November 2004. The cost of complete table saw is about $399, and the cost of the rip fence is about $40.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: The firm will provide free replacement parts with instructions to consumers.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the Sears Craftsman Helpline at (800) 843-1682 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif., is
voluntarily recalling about 350,000 electric orbit
sanders. The pads on the sanders can break apart during
use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to
consumers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Milwaukee
Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., is voluntarily
recalling about 24,000 electric grinders. The grinder's
switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose
an injury hazard to consumers.
Model Number
Affected Serial Number Range
891
10001 through 24647
892
10001 through 68442
893PK
10001 through 68442
894PK
10001 through 24647
895PK
10001 through 68442
8902
10001 through 68442
1-800-949-6348.
Reports of lower blade guard sticking open.
If left plugged in, sander could go on
unexpectedly and create a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these radial arm saws and contact Ryobi customer service to arrange to return part of the saw for a payment of $75. No repair is available.
Incidents/Injuries: Wagner Spray Tech has received 11 reports of the charger base melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall includes 9.6-volt, 10.8-volt, 12-volt, 14.4- volt and 18-volt Wagner drill charger bases. The drills were sold in black and grey, and have the name “Wagner” printed on them. Model numbers involved in the recall are: W96DK, W108DK, W120DK, WB96, WB120, WB144, and WB180K. The model numbers are located on a label on the side of the drill.
Sold at: Department and hardware stores and through mail-order sales from January 1996 through December 2003 from between $40 and $100.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Stop using the charger base and contact Wagner Spray Tech for information on receiving a replacement charger base.
Consumer Contact: Call Wagner Spray Tech toll-free at (800) 214-0585 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.wagnerspraytech.com