DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 08259 · announced April 29, 2008 · Dewalt Industrial Tool Co · 13,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the 10-inch DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744. Date codes included in the recall are 200715 through 200740. The table saws are yellow and black. The model number and date code are located on the name plate on the front of the saw. Table saws with an "X" stamped on the name plate by the date code are not included in this recall.
The hazard
The pivot bracket on the saw can separate, which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact DEWALT for the location of a service center to obtain a free replacement table saw.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw’s blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9178 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site 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.