Reported Jul 24, 2019
Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang Type
Chang Type Industrial Company Ltd. of Taichung City, Taiwan
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Chang Type for a refund.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Porter-Cable 10" Table Saws
- Amount recalled
- About 258,000 (in addition, about 990 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Lowe's Stores nationwide from June 2016 through September 2018 for between $100 and $180..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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