Porter-Cable Table Saw Recall: Is Your PCX362010 Affected?
Porter-Cable has issued exactly one table saw recall: model PCX362010, recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in July 2019 because its motor could overheat and start a fire. If you own a gray-and-black 10-inch Porter-Cable table saw bought at Lowe’s between June 2016 and September 2018, it’s worth five minutes to check your saw’s nameplate against the details below.
The Porter-Cable Table Saw Recall at a Glance
| Detail | What CPSC Reported |
|---|---|
| Model affected | PCX362010 (10-inch table saw) |
| Recall announced | July 24, 2019 |
| Units affected | About 258,000 in the U.S., plus about 990 in Canada |
| Hazard | Motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard |
| Incidents reported | 61 reports of motor overheating; one home reported smoke damage; no injuries reported |
| Sold at | Lowe’s stores nationwide, June 2016 through September 2018 |
| Price when new | $100 to $180 |
| Manufacturer | Chang Type Industrial Company Ltd. (Taichung City, Taiwan) |
Two other Porter-Cable recalls exist in CPSC’s database, but neither is a table saw: a 2005-2006 recall covered 7¼-inch MAG-Saw circular saws with a guard that could stick open. If your tool is a circular saw rather than a table saw, that’s a different recall with different steps, so double-check which category your tool actually falls into before you search for a fix.
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How to Check if Your Saw Is the Recalled Model
- Find the nameplate. It’s on the back of the saw’s motor housing, near the bottom.
- Read the model number. Only PCX362010 is covered by this recall—other Porter-Cable table saw models are not affected.
- Write down the serial number. You’ll need it to look up your specific refund amount.
- Confirm on the official recall site. Go to www.recallrtr.com/PCSaw or call Chang Type at 877-206-7151, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT.
If your saw is a match, stop using it immediately. Unplug it and don’t run it again, even briefly, while you go through the refund steps below.
How to File for the Refund
Chang Type Industrial, the manufacturer, handles the refund directly rather than Porter-Cable’s general customer service line. CPSC’s published process is:
- Disable the saw. Cut the power cord so it can’t be used or resold, and take a photo of the cut cord along with the nameplate showing the model and serial number.
- Submit your claim. Upload the photos at www.recallrtr.com/PCSaw, or call 877-206-7151 if you’d rather do it by phone.
- Wait for processing. CPSC’s notice lists refunds between $75 and $125, based on your saw’s serial number and proof of purchase if you still have it.
Is This Recall Still Active in 2026?
CPSC recalls don’t come with an expiration date, and as of this writing the recall is still listed on both CPSC.gov and Porter-Cable’s own safety-notices page, so the contact channels above are the current, official ones rather than a dead link from 2019. That said, a claims program running for several years can slow down or change its documentation requirements, so if you don’t get a response within a couple of weeks, follow up by phone instead of assuming the program has quietly ended.
Reducing Fire Risk on Any Table Saw
Whether or not your saw is part of this recall, a few habits cut down on motor and dust-related fire risk on any table saw:
- Clear sawdust from the motor housing and vents regularly. Packed dust traps heat right where the motor needs airflow most.
- Unplug the saw when it’s not in use. This removes any chance of an accidental start heating an idle motor.
- Don’t force cuts on thick or dense material. Bogging the motor down under load makes it run hotter for longer.
- Watch for warning signs. A hot-plastic smell, a motor that trips its thermal cutoff repeatedly, or discoloration around the housing vents all mean stop and let it cool, not push through the cut.
If you’re shopping for your first saw after a recall refund, our guide to evaluating a used table saw covers the safety features worth checking, including the riving knife and blade guard, before you buy secondhand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Porter-Cable Table Saw Recall About?
It covers Porter-Cable model PCX362010, a 10-inch table saw sold exclusively at Lowe’s. The motor can overheat and pose a fire hazard. About 258,000 units were recalled in the U.S. in July 2019. Owners should stop using the saw and contact Chang Type Industrial for a refund.
How Do I Know if My Saw Is Recalled?
Check the nameplate on the back of the motor housing for model number PCX362010. If it matches, confirm at www.recallrtr.com/PCSaw or by calling 877-206-7151. Any other Porter-Cable table saw model isn’t part of this recall.
How Much Is the Refund, and How Do I Claim It?
CPSC’s notice lists refunds between $75 and $125 depending on your saw’s serial number. To claim it, cut the power cord, photograph the disabled cord and nameplate together, and submit them at www.recallrtr.com/PCSaw or by phone through Chang Type.
Can I Keep Using a Recalled Saw If I’m Careful?
CPSC’s guidance is to stop using it, not to manage around the risk. Sixty-one overheating reports and a home smoke-damage incident came from real use, not worst-case testing, so the safer move is to disable the saw and file the claim rather than continue running it.
Are There Other Porter-Cable Tool Recalls I Should Know About?
Yes, but not for table saws. Porter-Cable’s only other listed recall covers certain 7¼-inch MAG-Saw circular saws (2005-2006) for a guard that could stick open. If you own a Porter-Cable circular saw rather than a table saw, check that separate recall instead.
Bottom Line
If your saw’s nameplate reads PCX362010, stop using it and file the Chang Type refund claim; the process is quick and the fire-risk reports behind this recall are real. Every other Porter-Cable table saw model isn’t covered by this notice, so a quick nameplate check is all it takes to rule your saw out.
