[Alonso83]

This apply to TS with manufacturing dates between CD0829 & CD0837 that were sold from January 2009 through July 2009

Please pass this notice along, and make sure to contact One World Technologies at (866) 539-1710 to schedule a free-on-site repair.

http://www.ridgid.com/Download/R4511_PR.pdf

 

[PurpLev]

Thanks!

just used it with a dado blade for the first time yesterday… YIKES! (but all went well)

 

[Alonso83]

I use it mostly every day ( most of the times with a dado blade) so yeap!! I'm calling tomorrow AM. Don't want to take any chances…

 

[jerryz]

OK,

The picture of a full staked Dado blade flying out of the table saw is definetively NOT an experience I would like to go through.

Please please any R4511 (manufactured on the recall dates) owners out there do not use your table saw with a Dado cutter, have your saw fixed so that you may continue to enjoy our hobby safely.

 

[a1Jim]

Thanks for the heads up

 

[chewbuddy13]

Anyone want to take a guess as to what country these are made

 

[FEDSAWDAVE]

Yeah, this is some type of surprise?

Recalled by "One World Technologies." LOL

I think the late, great Paul Harvey used to state "This IS NOT one world!"

 

[marcb]

I wonder if this is do to the lamination issue that someone reported last year. Basically the raw steel hand a fold in it when it was initially formed and broke on them.

Edit:
http://lumberjocks.com/Speednork/blog/7624

Steel city, but granite topped - so same factory.

 

[PurpLev]

I'm not an advocate to "country X" or anything, nor do I really care where something is made, as long as it does what I need it to do. I'm personally very pleased with this saw - regardless of where it was made. and for the record, you can write a book about recalls that were made to american made cars - and I live right here in the states … so this is not a flame war - just stating the facts. 'made in america' does not necessarily mean anything except for the location of manufacturing.

don't judge a book by its cover.

 

[Alonso83]

I'm glad, it seems that my TS is not one of those on the Recall (manufacturing date CD0847)

Still I feel like I should call just to be 100% sure.

 

[woodplay]

Thanks for the heads up. I know several people with this saw.

 

[marcb]

for the record, you can write a book about recalls that were made to american made cars

True, but there are on average 4 times as many recalls for Chinese produced products as American produced products.

If you want to compare recalls in cars you would need to figure out where the component that caused the recall was produced, or if it was a design failure.

I'm shocked we haven't seen Steel City issuing a recall as well. Same plant, same parts

 

[PurpLev]

marcb - as I stated.. I wasn't trying to start a flame war on who's been recalled more, just stating a fact and reminding everyone that pointing fingers in today's global economy doesn't really do any good anymore. I agree with you that parts are made everywhere, and there's more to it than just "made in XXX". - no. I don't want to compare anything…lol. (doesn't do me any good, I got better things to do with my time and energy)

I totally agree with you that it's alarming that I haven't seen any recall statements from Steel City, which is actually the original MFG that had to deal with this very same issue before Ridgid even introduced their (same) saw. - which only brings back my reason for going with Ridgid and NOT getting a SC saw…

 

[PurpLev]

just checked on the Ridgid.com website where I have the saw registered - mine was also from the 47th week of production. phhhshew…

 

[Cato]

I called Ridgid today as mine was one on the recall list. They said there wasn't a service center willing to come to my house, so I could take it there, all 450+ lbs. or take it back to the store for a refund.

 

[EdWood]

Marcb,

I think the problem with the Ridgid is the same. Luckly my saw was made (CD0847) after the cuttoff date. And actually I feel better now reading that post about the the Steel City saw. I am feeling the manufacturing problem was corrected with the vendor before the cutoff date. I am kinda expecting there might also be a recall notice for the Steel City saw coming down the road.

 

[PurpLev]

Cato - I strongly suggest raising your voice with Ridgid. after all - they did put it in writing in the recall - FREE, HOUSE SERVICE! period. if anything - they, or HD should take responsibility and give you a replacement with them bringing you a new one to your place, and hauling the old one back. I know other's were able to arrange for similar deal (although for different reasons). it is a shame that a generally good customer service be trashed like this because the affiliated service centers can only give limited service.

I would definitely try to go higher with Ridgid, and with HD simultaneously - after all, this is a RECALL, not even something that is user related, or part of the regular or Lifetime warranty. this is a SAFETY ISSUE. and you should press them with that point in mind!

 

[Karson]

I agree with Sharon you should press the issue with the appropriate people. Home service is not an option it is a requirement.

 

[carsonbm]

Thanks a lot, I just checked and I have one of the bad ones.

 

[Cato]

Sharon and Karson- Yes, agree with you both on this and is on the docket for today. Mulled it over last night as to a course of action here, as to whether dump the saw and replace for peace of mind, or get Ridgid and HD to replace or repair.

I do like the saw and it fits for what I do, so will pursue today.

On the Ridgid site, there were half a dozen other people that got the same story from Ridgid as I did yesterday, and I think their flimsy response is not going to cut it with those guys either.