Saw Tables Repaired by Central Quality Industries
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1984-02-24).
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 84012 |
| Published | 1984-02-24 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-02 |
| Product category | Table Saws |
| Products | Central Quality Industries blade guards; Pow-R-Tool Table blade guards |
| Firms | Central Quality Industries (manufacturer); Pow-R-Tool Table (manufacturer) |
Description
Saw Tables Repaired by Central Quality Industries NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Firm is out of business. Please destroy or discard this product. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued February 24, 1984, Revised August 18, 2003 Release # 84-012 Central Quality Industries Provided Blade Guards For Saw Tables Washington, D.C.-- Central Quality Industries, Polo, Illinois, in cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a program to provide free blade guards to owners of Central Quality Industries and Pow-R-Tool saw tables. These tables did not previously have a blade guard to help prevent finger and hand injuries. Saw tables sold after June 20, 1983, contained a blade guard. The firm has received 6 injury complaints, including 4 reports of finger amputation and 2 reports of finger lacerations associated with the use and operation of the saw tables without the blade guards. The saw tables are designed to hold a portable circular saw, sabre saw, and routers so that it can be used as a table saw. Approximately 166,304 saw tables have been distributed by the firm since the late 1950's under the brand name of "Central Quality Industries" and "Pow-R-Tool Table", which appears on the table top. The product has been sold nationwide and is available with a metal or plastic top, with or without legs, and retailed between $49.95 and $89.95. The firm is out of business and the remedy is no longer available. Please discard or destroy this product. Anyone wishing additional information may contact CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.
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