DeWALT is recalling about 1,364,000 miter saws (models DWS779, DWS780, and DHS790) because the rear safety guard can break or detach during use. This defect can cause plastic or metal fragments to fly toward the user or bystanders and expose the spinning saw blade, which can cause severe cuts. DeWALT has received 571 reports of the guard assembly components breaking, including nine reports of laceration injuries. Affected units were sold at Lowe's, The Home Depot, and hardware stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com and Lowes.com between April 2019 and May 2022. Consumers can receive a free repair kit or take their saw to a service center for a free repair.
The rear safety guard on these saws can break and detach from the unit, posing an injury risk from flying debris and a severe laceration hazard if the user comes into contact with the exposed saw blade. There have already been nine reported laceration injuries associated with this defect.
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.
Only saws without a green dot on the name plate or a black dot on the arm of the saw are included.
Recalled DeWALT Model DWS779
Recalled DeWALT Model DWS779 with date code
Recalled DeWALT Model DWS780
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response