Recall #07-025 · Published November 8, 2006

Wilton Mitre Saws

WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Wilton Mitre Saws from Wilton Mitre on November 8, 2006. CPSC identifies this hazard: The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break free from the stationary base. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. No remedy is available.

Recalled Mitre Saw
Recalled Mitre Saw
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Additional identifying details

The model number is written on a black label on the motor housing.

Why it was recalled

The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break free from the stationary base. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

WMH is aware of four reports of cracked pivot housings, one of which resulted in the separation of the saw blade from the base. No injuries have been reported relating to this hazard.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. No remedy is available.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
WMH Tool Group Inc., (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.
Recall number
07-025
Units
About 38,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Home and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through October 2006 for between $100 and $140.

Wilton Mitre Saws

CPSC product type: Miter Saws

Recall contact information

The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

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Models
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