Table saws sold at Lowe’s are being recalled by Chang Type due to fire hazard

Chang Type Industrial Co. is recalling about 258,000 Porter-Cable 10” table saws in the United States and 990 were in Canada.

The motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard.

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.

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 table saws were sold at Lowe’s Stores nationwide from June 2016 through September 2018 for between $100 and $180.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Chang Type for a refund, the company and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advise.

For more information, call Chang Type at 877-206-7151 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.recallrtr.com/PCSaw.