CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
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The hazard
Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
Incidents reported: DEWALT has received seven reports of consumers with lacerations when the blades on these saws detached.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call DEWALT to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.
Contact: For more information or to order the repair kit, call DEWALT toll-free at (888) 771-4540 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to their web site at http://www.dewalt.com/us/articles/press_release.asp ID=249.
About this recall
The recall involves only 12-inch DEWALT miter saws with model numbers DW704 TY1 and DW705 TY1. The model numbers are located on the nameplate on the top of the saw's housing. The saws are yellow with black accents. The recalled miter saws have date codes from 9201 through 9340. The date code is stamped into the end cap or back of the saws. No other DeWALT miter saws are involved in this recall.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC