Recalls / 2001-01-25

CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws

01073 · Recalled 2001-01-25 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.

Reported injuries

DEWALT has received seven reports of consumers with lacerations when the blades on these saws detached.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call DEWALT to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.

Products

Name	Model	Units
DEWALT 12-inch miter saws (Models DW704 TY1, DW705 TY1)		About 112,000

Parties

Manufacturer: DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co.
Sold at: Home centers, hardware stores sold these miter saws nationwide, from January 1992 through December 1993, for, $410.

Consumer 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.

Source: CPSC recall 01073. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.