Black+Decker Portable Table Saws Made by Rexon Recalled Due to Laceration and Impact Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Mar 31, 2017, 10:00 ET

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Black-Decker-Portable-Table-Saws-Made-by-Rexon-Recalled

Name of Product: Black+Decker portable table saws

Hazard: The table saw stand can collapse unexpectedly, posing laceration and impact injury hazards to the operator.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Rexon for a free replacement stand.

Consumer Contact: Rexon toll-free at 866-934-6360 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or www.rexon.net and clicking "Safety Information" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 400

Description: The recall involves model number JT2504BD Black+Decker brand 10-inch table saws. The table saws sit on a black metal foldable stand. Black+Decker and JT2504BD are printed on the front right side of the table saw.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold exclusively at: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from February 2016 through August 2016 for about $190.

Distributor: Walmart, of Bentonville, Arkansas

Manufacturer: Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd. of Taiwan

Manufactured in: China

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