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Recall #08-259 · Published April 29, 2008

DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws

DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws from DEWALT DW744 Jobsite on April 29, 2008. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.

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Recalled Table Saw with location of model number and date code
Recalled Table Saw with location of model number and date code
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Affected model numbers

DW744
Additional identifying details

This recall involves the 10-inch DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744.

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw’s blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

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.

Product and sales details

Brand
DEWALT DW744 Jobsite
Manufacturer
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Recall number
08-259
Units
About 13,000
Manufactured in
Mexico
Sold at / sales period
Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500.

DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws

CPSC product type: Table Saws

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9178 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dewalt.com

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