The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08259·Announced 2008-04-29

DEWALT Recalls DW744 Jobsite Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

DEWALT is recalling approximately 13,000 DW744 jobsite table saws because a pivot bracket can separate, causing blade misalignment and kickback that poses a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

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 (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. is recalling approximately 13,000 10-inch DW744 jobsite table saws. The recall involves saws with date codes 200715 through 200740. The saws are yellow and black, and the model number and date code are located on the name plate on the front of the saw. Table saws with an "X" stamped on the name plate by the date code are not included in this recall.

The pivot bracket on the saw can separate, which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kickback. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw’s blade misaligning, but no injuries have been reported.

The table saws were sold at major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact DEWALT for the location of a service center to obtain a free replacement table saw. For additional information, consumers can contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9178 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dewalt.com.

The recalled product

Product
DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws
Affected units
13,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.