CPSC2002-04-04
CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md.
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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