CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Table Saws
Published: August 20, 2002Recall ID: 02233Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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 gray with an orange front panel. The name "Black & Decker" is located on the lower right hand portion of the front panel.
Affected Products
Table Saws, model number BT2500
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Black--Decker-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Table-Saws- |
| Title | CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Table Saws |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/black-decker-table-saw.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Table Saw |
| Hazards › Name | The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Black and Decker has not received any reports of injuries. This recall to repair is being conducted to prevent the occurrence of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Table Saws, model number BT2500 |
| Products › Type | Table Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 2165 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,100 |
| Recall I D | 2203 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these table saws immediately, unplug them, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the table saws, from August 2001 through April 2002, for about $400. |
| Recall Date | 2002-08-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 gray with an orange front panel. The name "Black & Decker" is located on the lower right hand portion of the front panel. |
| Recall Number | 02233 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may call Black & Decker at (866) 357-0324 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.blackanddecker.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |