Product Recall Number: 99-027
Why was DeWalt framing saws recalled?
The saw's lower blade guard can fail to fully close during use, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a risk of laceration.
Product Recall Number: 99-027
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1998-11-24
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: DeWalt framing saws
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DeWalt Industrial Tool Co., of Hampstead, Md., is recalling about 25,000 framing saws. The saw's lower blade guard can fail to fully close during use, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a risk of laceration. DeWalt is aware of 15 reports of the saw's lower blade guard failing to fully close. Of these incidents, there have been eight reports of lacerations, with at least three cases requiring stitches. These DeWalt 7 1/4-inch framing saws have model number DW378G, which is located on a black name plate on the side of the saw. These saws have date codes 9813F through 9820F, located on the bottom of the saw below the power cord. The saws are yellow with black accents and have a silver-colored blade guard. "DEWALT" is written on the blade guard. Major home centers and hardware stores, as well as local hardware stores, sold these saws nationwide from May 1998 through September 1998 for between $149 and $175. Consumers should immediately stop using these framing saws and take them to a DeWalt/Black & Decker service center for a free repair. To locate the nearest service center or for more information, consumers should call DeWalt toll-free at (888) 839-3559 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Saws with date codes ending with a letter "X" have already been repaired.
Hazard Description: The saw's lower blade guard can fail to fully close during use, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a risk of laceration.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 25,000
Incidents: DeWalt is aware of 15 reports of the saw's lower blade guard failing to fully close. Of these incidents, there have been eight reports of lacerations, with at least three cases requiring stitches.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these framing saws and take them to a DeWalt/Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
Sold At: Major home centers and hardware stores, as well as local hardware stores, sold these saws nationwide from May 1998 through September 1998 for between $149 and $175.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: DeWalt Industrial Tool Co., of Hampstead, Md.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed