DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled April 29, 2008 · CPSC recall 08259 · DEWALT

Recalled Table Saw with location of model number and date code

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 13,000

Incidents / injuries

DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw’s blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

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.

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

Product

DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws

Manufacturer(s)

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.

Retailers

Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500.

Made in

Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →