CPSCApril 29, 2008

DEWALT Table Saws recall: Laceration Hazard

DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Why was DEWALT Table Saws recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

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
DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws
Company
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Quantity
About 13,000
Sold at
Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500.
Recall date
April 29, 2008
Incidents / injuries
DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw’s blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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