For Immediate Release
August 20, 2002
Release #02-233
CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1189
Table Saw Recall Hotline: (866) 357-0324
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Table Saws
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md., is
voluntarily recalling about 6,100 table saws. The motor housing on the
saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Black & Decker has not received any reports of injuries. This
recall to repair is being conducted to prevent the occurrence of
injuries.
The recall involves 10-inch table saws, made in Taiwan, with the
model number BT2500 and dates codes 200128-CT through 200148-CT. The
model number and date codes are located on a name plate on the front
panel above the power switch. The saw is grey with an orange front
panel. The name "Black & Decker" is located on the lower right hand
portion of the front panel.
Home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the table saws
from August 2001 through April 2002 for about $400.
Consumers should stop using these table saws immediately, unplug
them, and call Black & Decker at (866) 357-0324 between 8 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at
www.blackanddecker.com to arrange for a free repair.
No other Black & Decker table saws are involved in this recall to
repair.