CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-416.
The recall involves only 12-inch DEWALT miter saws with model numbers DW704 TY1 and DW705 TY1. The model numbers are located on the nameplate on the top of the saw's housing. The saws are yellow with black accents. The recalled miter saws have date codes from 9201 through 9340. The date code is stamped into the end cap or back of the saws. No other DeWALT miter saws are involved in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-416.
Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call DEWALT to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Centers And Hardware Stores Sold These Miter Saws Nationwide, From January 1992 Through December 1993, For Between $330 And $410. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-416.
For more information or to order the repair kit, call DEWALT toll-free at (888) 771-4540 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to their web site at http://www.dewalt.com/us/articles/press_release.asp?ID=249.
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Home Centers And Hardware Stores Sold These Miter Saws Nationwide, From January 1992 Through December 1993, For Between $330 And $410. Recall FAQ
Home Centers And Hardware Stores Sold These Miter Saws Nationwide, From January 1992 Through December 1993, For Between $330 And $410. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws. The notice was published on January 25, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 112,000 units are potentially affected.