Ridgid’s 18V cordless track saw is currently out of stock, causing some confusion among consumers. A reader, Ross, reached out with concerns after trying to purchase the saw from both Direct Tools and Home Depot, only to find it sold out at both locations. He wondered if the saw was being discontinued due to poor performance or other reasons.
Official Statement
I contacted my Ridgid/Ryobi contact to clarify the situation. They confirmed that the saw is not being discontinued but is currently out of stock online. The supply chain and product teams are working hard to restock the units on THD.com. This indicates that the temporary unavailability is likely due to supply – chain issues rather than a decision to discontinue the product.
Possible Reasons for Stock Out
Batch Ordering
A common practice for products sold exclusively on Home Depot’s website is batch ordering. It’s possible that Home Depot sold through the inventory faster than expected, and the next large reorder has not yet arrived. This could explain why the saw is currently unavailable at both Direct Tools and Home Depot.
Factory Priorities
With the holiday shopping season less than two months away, TTI’s factories may be focusing on higher – priority products. This could potentially delay the restocking of the cordless track saw. However, this is just a speculation, and there is no official confirmation.
Historical Precedent
There was a similar situation in the past with Ridgid’s cordless miter saw launched in 2016. In early 2018, readers asked if it was discontinued. After inquiring, it was found that the saw was “temporarily out of stock.” It wasn’t available again until it was reintroduced in 2021 and is still available today. This shows that Ridgid may take some time to restock certain products, but they do not necessarily discontinue them.
Current Status
The official word from Ridgid is that the cordless track saw is not being discontinued, and they are working on getting it back in stock. Until there are clear signs to suggest otherwise, consumers can expect the saw to be available again in the future.
In conclusion, while the current unavailability of Ridgid’s cordless track saw may be frustrating for those who want to purchase it, there is no need to worry about its discontinuation. The company is actively working on restocking, and it should be available again soon. Consumers can stay tuned for updates or check back at their preferred retailers in the coming weeks.
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