# Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2006-07-13 · 06212 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 06212
- **Date:** 2006-07-13
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Ryobi Radial Arm Saws

## 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.

## 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."

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Ryobi-Radial-Arm-Saws-Recalled-for-Blade-Detachment-Hazard)
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