CPSC recall · Reported August 4, 2022
DeWALT Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million Miter Saws Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards
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 c…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves DeWALT Models DWS779, DWS780 and DHS790 Miter Saws. The saws have a ….
DeWALT Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million Miter Saws Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 4, 2022. Reason: The miter saw's rear safety guard can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can st…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled miter saws and contact DeWALT for de…. Verify recall #22196 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The miter saw's rear safety guard can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can st….
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- August 4, 2022
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22196 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, 6 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
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22196 |
| Date reported | August 4, 2022 |
| Date initiated | August 4, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,364,000 (In addition, about 118,600 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 the recalled miter saws and contact DeWALT for details on how to receive a free repair ki…
- Check the recall number (22196) 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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