WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for
WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard
Why was WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for recalled?
The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break free from the stationary base. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. No remedy is available. Contact: The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Wilton Mitre Saws
- Company
- WMH Tool Group Inc., (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 38,000
- Sold at
- Home and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through October 2006 for between $100 and $140.
- Recall date
- November 8, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- WMH is aware of four reports of cracked pivot housings, one of which resulted in the separation of the saw blade from the base. No injuries have been reported relating to this hazard.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves all Wilton-brand, 10-inch Compound Mitre Saws, including models with the Laser Line feature with model numbers 99164 and 99192. The model number is written on a black label on the motor housing.