CPSC recall 01-073, announced January 25, 2001, covers DEWALT 12-inch miter saws (Models DW704 TY1, DW705 TY1) (about 112,000 units). Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers. The notice cites 7 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call DEWALT to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw. Recall contact: call (888) 771-4540, or go to www.dewalt.com/us/articles/press_release.asp?ID=249.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The model numbers are located on the nameplate on the top of the saw's housing.
Which products are included?
The recall involves only 12-inch DEWALT miter saws with model numbers DW704 TY1 and DW705 TY1. The model numbers are located on the nameplate on the top of the saw's housing. The saws are yellow with black accents. The recalled miter saws have date codes from 9201 through 9340. The date code is stamped into the end cap or back of the saws. No other DeWALT miter saws are involved in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
DEWALT has received seven reports of consumers with lacerations when the blades on these saws detached.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call DEWALT to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- DEWALT
- Manufacturer
- DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
- Product type
- Miter saws
- Recall number
- 01-073
- Units
- About 112,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home centers and hardware stores sold these miter saws nationwide, from January 1992 through December 1993, for between $330 and $410.
DEWALT 12-inch miter saws (Models DW704 TY1, DW705 TY1)
CPSC product type: Miter Saws
Recall contact information
For more information or to order the repair kit, call DEWALT toll-free at (888) 771-4540 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to their web site at http://www.dewalt.com/us/articles/press_release.asp?ID=249.
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