Recall #02-135 · Published April 4, 2002
DeWALT 7 1/4-inch circular saws
CPSC published a recall notice for DeWALT 7 1/4-inch circular saws from DeWALT 7 1/4-inch on April 4, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer, from an exposed blade. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT service center, for a free repair.
Why it was recalled
The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer, from an exposed blade.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT service center, for a free repair.
- Brand
- DeWALT 7 1/4-inch
- Recall published
- April 4, 2002
- Units
- About 55,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the circular saws, from July 2001 through December 2001, for between $120 and $135.