CPSC recall 08-259, announced April 29, 2008, covers DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws (about 13,000 units). The pivot bracket on the saw can separate, which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. The notice cites 1 incident report. 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. Recall contact: call (888) 742-9178, or go to www.dewalt.com.
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Affected model numbers
This recall involves the 10-inch DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the 10-inch DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744. Date codes included in the recall are 200715 through 200740. The table saws are yellow and black. The model number and date code are located on the name plate on the front of the saw. Table saws with an "X" stamped on the name plate by the date code are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Manufacturer
- DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
- Product type
- Table saws
- 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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