DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws
Date of Recall
2008-04-29CPSC Release Number
08-259Manufactured In
MexicoCompany Phone Number
(888) 742-9178Units
About 13,000Manufacturer
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.Sold By
Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw’s blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.Description
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.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.Consumer Contact
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.comRecall Comments
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