Moderate Recalled August 19, 2009 About 3,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard

LacerationImpact / crash

The hazard

The table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a "stacked dado set"), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents reported: One World Technologies has received three reports of shafts failing when used with a stacked dado set. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saw and contact One World Technologies to schedule a free on-site repair.

Contact: For additional information, contact One World Technologies toll-free at (866) 539-1710 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.ridgid.com

About this recall

This recall involves Ridgid 10-inch table saws, model R4511. The recalled saws have manufacturing date codes between CD0829 and CD0837. The model number and manufacturing date code are located on a metal plate on the rear of the cabinet. Products with an "Arbor Inspected" sticker directly above the plate or an orange square on the outside of the package are not included in the recall.

Product photos

Recalled Table Saw
Recalled Table Saw

Photos: U.S. CPSC