Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-07-13 · 06212
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
06212
Date
2006-07-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ryobi Radial Arm Saws
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Ryobi Motor Products Corp. formerly of Anderson, S.C. ("RMP"); Ryobi Electric Tool Manufacturing, Inc. formerly of Chandler, Ariz.; Ryobi Limited, of Hiroshima, Japan
Retailer(s)
Home and hardware stores nationwide from 1986 through 1997 for between $200 and $300, and higher in some instances.
Country of manufacture
United States; Japan
Description
The recall involves all RA200 and RA202 radial arm saws. These are bench top models with 8¼-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."