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Affected model numbers
DWS779DWS780DHS790The model number is printed on the saw's nameplate.
Why it was recalled
The miter saw's rear safety guard can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user and bystanders and a laceration hazard to the user who could come into direct contact with the saw blade.
Incidents and injuries
DeWALT has received 571 reports of the rear safety guard assembly or components breaking or detaching, including nine reports of laceration injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled miter saws and contact DeWALT for details on how to receive a free repair kit or to take their saw to a DeWALT service center for a free repair. DeWALT is directly contacting all known purchasers.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 22-196
- Units
- About 1,364,000 (In addition, about 118,600 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan, Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's stores, The Home Depot and hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com and other websites from April 2019 through May 2022 for between $600 and $820.
- Importer
- DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Maryland
DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws
Recall contact information
DeWALT at 800-990-6421 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.dewalt.com/miter-saw-recall or at www.dewalt.com and click on Support then Safety Notices and Recalls for more information.
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