The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·02135·Announced 2002-04-04

DeWALT 7 1/4-inch Circular Saws Recalled for Spindle Slip Hazard

DeWALT is recalling 7 1/4-inch circular saws because the spindle may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard and posing a hazard to consumers.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (exposed blade) where injury has been reported (minor scratches), but no serious injuries or deaths are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. is recalling approximately 55,000 7 1/4-inch circular saws. The recall involves model numbers DW368, DW368K, or DW369CSK with date codes 200128-F through 200152-F stamped on the bottom of the motor case. The saws have a yellow housing with "DeWALT" printed on the upper blade guard. The model number is located on a black label near the handle or on a yellow sticker attached to the carrying case.

The recall is due to a defect where the spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard. This poses a hazard to the consumer from an exposed blade. DeWALT received one report of the blade slipping, resulting in a consumer receiving minor scratches to his hand.

The circular saws were sold at home centers and hardware stores nationwide from July 2001 through December 2001 for between $120 and $135. Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT service center for a free repair. For more information or to locate a service center, consumers can contact DeWALT toll-free at (888) 839-3559 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.DeWALT.com.

The recalled product

Product
DeWALT 7 1/4-inch circular saws
Manufacturer
DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
55,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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