Chang Type Industrial Company LTD · Recalled
Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang Type
The motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 258,000 (in addition, about 990 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 61
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $100–$180
- Remedy
- Refund
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Lowe's Stores nationwide from June 2016 through September 2018 for between $100 and $180.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Chang Type Industrial Company LTD, of Taichung City, Taiwan, L G Sourcing, Inc., of Wilkesboro, N.C.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Chang Type for a refund.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
