CPSC, DeWalt Announce Recall to Repair Framing Saws
⚠️ The saw's lower blade guard can fail to fully close during use, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a risk of laceration.
Is this relevant to me?
- Geography
- Nationwide
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Category
- Other
- Published
- November 25, 1998
What's affected?
- Product
- DeWalt framing saws
- Retailers
- Major home centers and hardware stores, as well as local hardware stores, sold these saws nationwide, from May 1998 through September 1998, for between $149 and $175.
Additional details
These DeWalt 7 1/4-inch framing saws have model number DW378G, which is located on a black name plate on the side of the saw. These saws have date codes 9813F through 9820F, located on the bottom of the saw below the power cord. The saws are yellow with black accents and have a silver-colored blade guard. "DEWALT" is written on the blade guard.
What should I do?
Recommended action
Consumers should immediately stop using these framing saws and take them to a DeWalt/Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
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