Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 08100 · Nov 27, 2007 · WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH)
7,100
units affected
7,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08100
- Date
- Nov 27, 2007
- Company
- WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH)
- Units affected
- 7,100
- Product
- Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter Saws
- Product type
- Miter Saws
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall includes Performax model number 90206 and Wilton model number 34570 10-inch sliding miter saws with date code/serial numbers ranging from W062505 to W070405. The model, date code/serial numbers are printed on a black label on the motor housing of the saw.
What can happen
The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home centers and hardware retailers nationwide from August 2006 through March 2007 for between $150 and $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled performax and wilton 10" sliding miter saws?
Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
What is the hazard?
The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing 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.