Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang Type

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Jul 24, 2019, 10:34 ET

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Porter-Cable-Table-Saws-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Made-by-Chang-Type

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Porter-Cable 10" Table Saws

Hazard: The motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Chang Type for a refund.

Consumer Contact:

Chang Type toll-free at 877-206-7151 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.recallrtr.com/PCSaw for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 258,000 (in addition, about 990 were sold in Canada)

Description:

This recall involves Porter-Cable brand 10" table saws with model number PCX362010. The saws have a gray body with black accents and the Porter-Cable logo. The model number and serial number are printed on the table saw's nameplate, located on the back of the saw body near the bottom.

Incidents/Injuries: Chang Type has received 61 reports of the table saw motors overheating and causing fires. One consumer reported smoke damage to their home. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Lowe's Stores nationwide from June 2016 through September 2018 for between $100 and $180.

Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of Wilkesboro, N.C.

Manufacturer: Chang Type Industrial Company LTD, of Taichung City, Taiwan

Manufactured in: Taiwan

In Conjunction With: Canada

Health Canada's press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/70385r-eng.php

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Recall Number: 19-172

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