DeWALT Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million Miter Saws Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9368.
This recall involves DeWALT Models DWS779, DWS780 and DHS790 Miter Saws. The saws have a yellow body with black accents and the DeWALT logo. The model number is printed on the saw's nameplate. Only saws with date codes 2019 04 through 2022 04 are affected. For the DWS779 and DWS780 models the date codes are marked on the black plastic motor end cap adjacent to the name plate. For the DHS790 model, the date code is marked on the outside of the plastic yellow housing adjacent to the batteries. Only saws without a green dot on the name plate or a black dot on the arm of the saw are included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9368.
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.
✅ 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 Lowe's Stores, The Home Depot And Hardware Stores Nationwide, And Online At Amazon.com, Lowes.com And Other Websites From April 2019 Through May 2022 For Between $600 And $820. 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-9368.
DeWALT at 800-990-6421 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.dewalt.com/miter-saw-recall or at www.dewalt.com and click on Support then Safety Notices and Recalls for more information.
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Lowe's Stores, The Home Depot And Hardware Stores Nationwide, And Online At Amazon.com, Lowes.com And Other Websites From April 2019 Through May 2022 For Between $600 And $820. Recall FAQ
Lowe's Stores, The Home Depot And Hardware Stores Nationwide, And Online At Amazon.com, Lowes.com And Other Websites From April 2019 Through May 2022 For Between $600 And $820. is the subject of a tools recall: DeWALT Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million Miter Saws Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards. The notice was published on August 4, 2022 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,364,000 units are potentially affected.