DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 08259 · Apr 29, 2008 · Dewalt
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08259
- Date
- Apr 29, 2008
- Company
- Dewalt
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws
- Product type
- Table Saws
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw’s blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dewalt dw744 jobsite table saws?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.