CPSC recall · Reported November 27, 2007
Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard
The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unpl…
Wmh Tool Group Inc. (Wmh), of Elgin, Ill. recalled The recall includes Performax model number 90206 and Wilton model number 34570 10-inch sl….
Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Wmh Tool Group Inc. (Wmh), of Elgin, Ill. in November 27, 2007. Reason: The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is…. Verify recall #08100 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Wmh Tool Group Inc. (Wmh), of Elgin, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the….
- None
- agency class
- November 27, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08100 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall includes Performax model number 90206 and Wilton model number 34570 10-inch sliding miter saws with date code/serial numbers ranging from W062505 to W070405. The model, date code/serial numbers are printed on a black label on the motor housing of the saw.
Reason for recall
The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08100 |
| Date reported | November 27, 2007 |
| Date initiated | November 27, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Wmh Tool Group Inc. (Wmh), of Elgin, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 7,100 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer …
- Check the recall number (08100) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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