CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

Recalled April 4, 2002 · CPSC recall 02135 · DeWALT Industrial Tool

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT service center, for a free repair.

Units

About 55,000

Incidents / injuries

DeWALT received one report of the blade slipping. A consumer received minor scratches to his hand after his spindle slipped.

Description

The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with the model numbers DW368, DW368K, or DW369CSK. The model number is located on a black label near the handle of the saw, or on a yellow sticker attached to the carrying case. The saws have date codes 200128-F through 200152- F stamped on the bottom of the motor case. The housing is yellow and the word "DeWALT" is printed on the upper blade guard. No other DeWALT circular saws are involved in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT service center, for a free repair.

Contact

For more information or to locate the nearest service center, consumers should contact DeWALT toll-free at (888) 839-3559 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.DeWALT.com

Product

DeWALT 7 1/4-inch circular saws

Manufacturer(s)

DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md.

Retailers

Home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the circular saws, from July 2001 through December 2001, for between $120 and $135.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →