Recalls / 2002-04-04

CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

02135 · Recalled 2002-04-04 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

DeWALT received one report of the blade slipping. A consumer received minor scratches to his hand after his spindle slipped.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT service center, for a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
DeWALT 7 1/4-inch circular saws		About 55,000

Parties

Manufacturer: DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md.
Sold at: Home centers, hardware sold the circular saws, from July 2001 through December 2001, for, $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: CPSC recall 02135. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.