CPSC2008-04-29
DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500.
Affected count
About 13,000
Injuries reported
DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw’s blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/DEWALT-Recalls-Table-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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