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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2002-04-04

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

Is my product affected?

DeWALT 7 1/4-inch circular saws

  • Brand DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. is recalling 7 1/4-inch circular saws with model numbers DW368, DW368K, or DW369CSK. The spindle on these saws may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard and expose the blade to the user. The recalled saws have date codes 200128-F through 200152-F stamped on the bottom of the motor case. You can identify the model number on a black label near the handle or on a yellow sticker on the carrying case.

Consumers who own one of these saws should stop using them immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT service center for a free repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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