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Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang Type

Name: Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang Type
Brand: Chang Type Industrial Company LTD, of Taichung City, Taiwan
SKU: CPSC-19172
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 24, 2019Recall ID: 19172Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Porter-Cable brand 10" table saws with model number PCX362010. The saws have a gray body with black accents and the Porter-Cable logo. The model number and serial number are printed on the table saw's nameplate, located on the back of the saw body near the bottom.

Affected Products

Porter-Cable 10" Table Saws

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Porter-Cable-Table-Saws-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Made-by-Chang-Type
Title	Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang Type
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1516_1.jpeg
Images › 1 › Caption	Packaging for recalled PCX362010 table saw
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1516_2.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Nameplate for recalled PCX362010 table saw with model number circled in red.
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1516_3.jpeg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled PCX362010 table saw
Hazards › Name	The motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	Porter-Cable 10" Table Saws
Products › Number Of Units	About 258,000 (in addition, about 990 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	8620
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Chang Type for a refund.
Importers › Name	L G Sourcing, Inc., of Wilkesboro, N.C.
Retailers › Name	Lowe's Stores nationwide from June 2016 through September 2018 for between $100 and $180.
Recall Date	2019-07-24T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Porter-Cable brand 10" table saws with model number PCX362010. The saws have a gray body with black accents and the Porter-Cable logo. The model number and serial number are printed on the table saw's nameplate, located on the back of the saw body near the bottom.
Recall Number	19172
Manufacturers › Name	Chang Type Industrial Company LTD, of Taichung City, Taiwan
Remedy Options › Option	Refund
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/70385r-eng.php
Consumer 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.
Last Publish Date	2019-07-24T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Taiwan

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Overview

Recalling FirmChang Type Industrial Company LTD, of Taichung City, Taiwan

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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