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DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws
Units: About 13,000
Manufacturer: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has received one reported incident of the
table saw's blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April
2007 through January 2008 for about $500.
Manufactured in: Mexico
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.
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 DEWALT: High Performance Industrial Tools and Accessories
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws
Units: About 13,000
Manufacturer: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has received one reported incident of the
table saw's blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April
2007 through January 2008 for about $500.
Manufactured in: Mexico
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.
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 DEWALT: High Performance Industrial Tools and Accessories