Craftsman Portable Table Saws Made by Rexon Recalled Due to Laceration and Impact Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Sears

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Craftsman-Portable-Table-Saws-Made-by-Rexon-Recalled

Name of Product: Craftsman portable table saws

Hazard: The table saw's 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 online at www.sears.com and clicking "Product Recalls" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 46,000

Description: The recall involves model number 137.415030 Craftsman brand 10-inch table saws. The table saws sit on a black metal foldable stand. "15 AMP 10-inch table saw," "Sears Brands Mgt. Corp." and the model and serial numbers are printed on a silver label on the front. Serial numbers included in the recall begin with the following letters:

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of the table saw collapsing, including nine reports of injuries to fingers and hands, including broken bones, lacerations, a shoulder strain, and a partial fingernail amputation.

Sold at: Sears stores nationwide and online at www.sears.com from April 2014 through October 2016 for about $200.

Distributor: Sears Holding Corp. of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Manufacturer: Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd. of Taiwan

Manufactured in: China

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