WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard
Recall 07025 · Nov 8, 2006 · WMH Tool Group Inc.
38,000
units affected
38,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07025
- Date
- Nov 8, 2006
- Company
- WMH Tool Group Inc.
- Units affected
- 38,000
- Product
- Wilton Mitre Saws
- Product type
- Miter Saws
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recall involves all Wilton-brand, 10-inch Compound Mitre Saws, including models with the Laser Line feature with model numbers 99164 and 99192. The model number is written on a black label on the motor housing.
What can happen
The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break free from the stationary base. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. No remedy is available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- WMH is aware of four reports of cracked pivot housings, one of which resulted in the separation of the saw blade from the base. No injuries have been reported relating to this hazard.
- Sold at
- Home and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through October 2006 for between $100 and $140.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wilton mitre saws?
Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. No remedy is available.
What is the hazard?
The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break free from the stationary base. 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.