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Recall #01-073 · Published January 25, 2001

DEWALT 12-inch miter saws (Models DW704 TY1, DW705 TY1)

CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws

CPSC published a recall notice for DEWALT 12-inch miter saws (Models DW704 TY1, DW705 TY1) from DEWALT 12-inch on January 25, 2001. CPSC identifies this hazard: Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call DEWALT to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.

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Recalled DEWALT 12-inch miter saw
Recalled DEWALT 12-inch miter saw
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Affected model numbers

DW704DW705
Additional identifying details

The model numbers are located on the nameplate on the top of the saw's housing.

Why it was recalled

Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

DEWALT has received seven reports of consumers with lacerations when the blades on these saws detached.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call DEWALT to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.

Product and sales details

Brand
DEWALT 12-inch
Manufacturer
DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Recall number
01-073
Units
About 112,000
Sold at / sales period
Home centers and hardware stores sold these miter saws nationwide, from January 1992 through December 1993, for between $330 and $410.

DEWALT 12-inch miter saws (Models DW704 TY1, DW705 TY1)

CPSC product type: Miter Saws

Recall contact information

For more information or to order the repair kit, call DEWALT toll-free at (888) 771-4540 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to their web site at http://www.dewalt.com/us/articles/press_release.asp?ID=249.

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