April
4, 2002
DeWALT
Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 55,000
heavy-duty, lightweight circular saws. The spindle on the saw may slip, causing
the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer from an
exposed blade. DeWALT received one report of the blade slipping. A consumer
received minor scratches to his hand after his spindle slipped.
The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with the model numbers DW368K,
DW368K, or DW369CSK. The model number is located on a black label near the
handle of the saw, or on a yellow sticker attached to the carrying case. The
saws have date codes 200128-F through 200152- F stamped on the bottom of the
motor case. The housing is yellow and the word "DeWALT" is printed on
the upper blade guard. Home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the
circular saws from July 2001 through December 2001 for between $120 and $135.
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to
the nearest DeWALT service center for a free repair. For more information or to
locate the nearest service center, consumers should contact DeWALT toll-free at
(888) 839-3559 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.