Place of Manufacturing: Mexico and Taiwan
What Are The DeWalt Miter Saws That Were Recalled?
DeWalt recalls the DWS779, DWS780 and DHS790 sliding compound mitersaws due to nine reports about laceration injuries. Depending on whether you bought the DHS790AB or DHS790AT2, the model number will be printed on the saws packaging.
The faulty rear safety guard on units with date codes 04 or 2022 04 may become detached, causing injury to both the user and others. It can either break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, they retailed for to and could be purchased from places like Home Depot and Lowes, both online and in physical locations. Again, only saws produced between April and May 2022 will be recalled.
How To Know If Your Miter Saw Is Part Of The Recall
You can look up the saws nameplate and manufacture date in its yellow body to see if it was recalled. If the model number is not listed, the label under the motor can show the number.
Verify the date and time. Model DWS779/DWS780 miter saws that were recalled have the code printed on the motor cap near the nameplate. Model DHS790, on the other hand, has it printed on a yellow plastic enclosure with the batteries.
To find the correct answer, search for a date between April and April 2022 in the format YYYY-MM.
A green or black dot may be found on the underside or near the serial number for some models manufactured during this period. This symbol means that the product is safe and can be recalled.
You may refer to the official DeWalt warning for pictures illustrating where to find and how to read the date stamp and nameplate.
Before you can use your saws, make sure it is serviced by a DeWalt service centre if the model number and production date are within the recalls guidelines.
What Happens To My Miter Saw Next?
DeWalt will only recall saws manufactured between 04 and 2022-04. They will also send you a repair kit free of charge if they have one.
Alternatively, you can bring saws to a DeWalt service location and have the rear safety guard fixed at no cost.
To get started, complete a form on manufacturer’s website. The form is located in the middle section of the recall page.
You will also find instructions for assembling the repair kit, information about how to locate the model number and date of manufacture, and a video showing you how to put it together.
DeWalt also reached out to all purchasers. However, you should not wait to find out if your saw was recalled.
For any questions, please call DeWalt at (990) 6421 between 8 and 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
Conclusion
Although the DeWalt recall of its miter saw is regrettable, power tools can still prove deadly if they are not used correctly. Suppose any of your equipment acts strangely, stop using them immediately.
Contact the retailer or the manufacturer to determine the cause and if the unit has been recalled. For the most recent developments, you can also subscribe to the Consumer Product Safety Commission via email.
