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DeWalt Framing Saws and Circular Saws

Below is the CPSC notice regarding the recall of DeWalt framing saws and circular saws due to risk of laceration.  Pritzker | Ruohonen, a premier product liability law firm, is reprinting the CPSC recall as a public service.  Lawyer Fred Pritzker has been practicing law for 30 years and was selected by other lawyers for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. To contact a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free case evaluation, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail Fred Pritzker directly at info@pritzkerlaw.com or fill in the online, attorney-consultation form

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CPSC Recall Announcement: DeWalt Recalls Framing Saws and Circular Saws for Laceration Hazard
October 8, 2006 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with DeWalt Industrial Tool Co., today announced a voluntary recall of some DeWalt framing saws and circular saws. Consumers should stop using the recalled DeWalt framing saws and circular saws immediately unless otherwise instructed.
 
Name of Product: DeWalt DW378G/DW378GT Framing Saws and DC300 Circular Saws
Units: About 97,000 framing saws and 37,000 circular saws
Manufacturer: DeWalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Hazard: The lower blade guard can fail to close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: DeWalt has received four reports of the lower guard failing to close, including three reports of lacerations. One consumer received lacerations to the hand and two others received lacerations to the leg, all required medical attention.
Description: This recall involves DeWalt DW378G and DW378GT 7 ¼-inch framing saws with date codes 200301-49 through 200637-49. The model numbers for the framing saws are located on the side of the housing. The date code is located either on the name plate or under the handle near the power cord exit. Circular saws involved in this recall have model number DC300 with date codes 200601-49 through 200637-49. The model number on the circular saw is located on the name plate on the top of the motor housing. The date code on the circular saw is located on the underside of the motor housing. Framing saws marked with a “V” on the underside of the handle near the cord set and circular saws marked with a “V” on the underside of the motor housing or under the handle where the battery is inserted have already been repaired and are not involved in this recall.
Sold at: The recalled DeWalt framing saws and circular saws were sold at major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2006 for about $170 for the framing saw. The circular saw was sold from May 2006 through September 2006 for between $380 and $800, depending on the kit.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled DeWalt framing saws and circular saws immediately and contact DeWalt for a free repair.  [Note from Pritzker | Ruohonen: If you have been injured by a DeWalt saw, you should not contact the company for a free repair.  You should contact an attorney as soon as possible.]

 

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