Ryobi Radial Arm Saws
CPSC Recall #06-212 — July 12, 2006
Product
Ryobi Radial Arm Saws
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ryobi Motor Products Corp. formerly of Anderson, S.C. ("RMP"); Ryobi Electric Tool Manufacturing, Inc. formerly of Chandler, Ariz.; and Ryobi Limited, of Hiroshima, Japan, are voluntarily recalling about 145,000 Ryobi Radial Arm Saws. 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.Name of Product: Ryobi Radial Arm SawsUnits: About 145,000Manufacturer: Ryobi Motor Products Corp. formerly of Anderson, S.C. ("RMP"); Ryobi Electric Tool Manufacturing, Inc. formerly of Chandler, Ariz.; and Ryobi Limited, of Hiroshima, Japan.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.Incidents/Injuries: RMP has received five reports of detached blade assemblies, including four reports of lacerated fingers to the saw operators.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 JapanRemedy: 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.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
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.
Incidents / Injuries
RMP has received five reports of detached blade assemblies, including four reports of lacerated fingers to the saw operators.
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.
Units Affected
About 145,000
Sold At
Home and hardware stores nationwide from 1986 through 1997 for between $200 and $300, and higher in some instances.
Manufacturer
Ryobi Motor Products Corp. formerly of Anderson, S.C. ("RMP"); Ryobi Electric Tool Manufacturing, Inc. formerly of Chandler, Ariz.; and Ryobi Limited, of Hiroshima, Japan.
Manufactured In
United States and Japan