CPSC2002-04-04
CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
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Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT service center, for a free repair.
Sold at
Home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the circular saws, from July 2001 through December 2001, for between $120 and $135.
Affected count
About 55,000
Injuries reported
DeWALT received one report of the blade slipping. A consumer received minor scratches to his hand after his spindle slipped.
Products
DeWALT 7 1/4-inch circular saws
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-DeWALT-Industrial-Tool-Co-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Circular-SawsDon't want to check this manually?
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