The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·99027·Announced 1998-11-25

DeWalt Recalls 25,000 Framing Saws Due to Blade Guard Failure

DeWalt is recalling 25,000 framing saws because the lower blade guard may fail to close, posing a laceration risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury risk, with eight reported lacerations and at least three cases requiring stitches, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

DeWalt Industrial Tool Co. is recalling approximately 25,000 7 1/4-inch framing saws in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves model number DW378G with date codes 9813F through 9820F. These saws were sold nationwide from May 1998 through September 1998 at major home centers, hardware stores, and local hardware stores for between $149 and $175.

The lower blade guard on these saws can fail to fully close during use, leaving the blade exposed. DeWalt is aware of 15 reports of the guard failing to close, which resulted in eight reports of lacerations. At least three of these cases required stitches.

Consumers should immediately stop using these framing saws and take them to a DeWalt/Black & Decker service center for a free repair. Saws with date codes ending in the letter "X" have already been repaired. For more information or to locate a service center, consumers can call DeWalt toll-free at (888) 839-3559.

The recalled product

Product
Framing Saws Recalled by DeWalt
Manufacturer
DeWalt
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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