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Product recall · CPSCApril 29, 2008Serious
DEWALT Table Saws
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 13,000
- Recall date
- April 29, 2008
- Brand
- DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw’s blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.
DW744
Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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