CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Sears Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall of Table Saw Rip Fences

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-150

Date: April 06, 2005

Product Name: Table Saw's Rip Fence Assembly

Recall Description:

The rip fence on these saws is made of silver extruded aluminum, is 31inches in length, and has an over-locking handle with a black die-cast aluminum head. They were included with Craftsman table saw model number 137.21830.

Hazard Description:

The rip fence - a metal guide that keeps material being sawed from shifting side to side as it passes through the cutting blade - can come loose. This could result in kickback of the material being sawed and possible injury to the operator.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 41,800

Incidents:

Rexon on behalf of Sears has received 230 reports of the rip fence bracket coming loose. No injuries were reported.

Sold At:

Sears stores nationwide from August 2002 through November 2004. The cost of complete table saw is about $399, and the cost of the rip fence is about $40.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan