DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws

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Recalled DeWALT Model DWS779

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The miter saw's rear safety guard can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user and bystanders and a laceration hazard to the user who could come into direct contact with the saw blade.

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Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

DeWALT has received 571 reports of the rear safety guard assembly or components breaking or detaching, including nine reports of laceration injuries.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled miter saws and contact DeWALT for details on how to receive a free repair kit or to take their saw to a DeWALT service center for a free repair. DeWALT is directly contacting all known purchasers.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 1,364,000 (In addition, about 118,600 were sold in Canada)

Made inTaiwan

Sold atLowe's stores, The Home Depot and hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com and other websites

Sales periodApril 2019 – May 2022

Price$600 to $820

Category Power tools

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-990-6421

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www

Recall page

https://www.dewalt.com/miter-saw-recall

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.