April 29, 2008
DEWALT is recalling about 13,000 of its DW744 Jobsite Table Saws. The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kickback. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw's blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves the 10-inch DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744. Date codes included in the recall are 200715 through 200740. The table saws are yellow and black. The model number and date code are located on the name plate on the front of the saw. Table saws with an 'X' stamped on the name plate by the date code are not included in this recall.
The saws were sold at major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500. They were made in Mexico.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact DEWALT for the location of a service center to obtain a free replacement table saw.
For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9178 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dewalt.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
