CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
CPSC recall 02135 · announced April 4, 2002 · Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md · 55,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with the model numbers DW368, DW368K, or DW369CSK. The model number is located on a black label near the handle of the saw, or on a yellow sticker attached to the carrying case. The saws have date codes 200128-F through 200152- F stamped on the bottom of the motor case. The housing is yellow and the word "DeWALT" is printed on the upper blade guard. No other DeWALT circular saws are involved in this recall.
The hazard
The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer, from an exposed blade.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT service center, for a free repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): DeWALT received one report of the blade slipping. A consumer received minor scratches to his hand after his spindle slipped.
Sold at: Home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the circular saws, from July 2001 through December 2001, for between $120 and $135.
Consumer contact: For more information or to locate the nearest service center, consumers should contact DeWALT toll-free at (888) 839-3559 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.DeWALT.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.