CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-01-25). Hazards: laceration. Models: DW704, TY1, DW705. About 112,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01073 |
| Published | 2001-01-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-19 |
| Product category | Miter Saws |
| Products | DEWALT 12-inch miter saws (Models DW704 TY1, DW705 TY1) |
| Firm named in the title | DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. |
| Firms | DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 112,000 |
| Model numbers | DW704, TY1, DW705 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home centers and hardware stores sold these miter saws nationwide, from January 1992 through December 1993, for between $330 and $410. |
Description
The recall involves only 12-inch DEWALT miter saws with model numbers DW704 TY1 and DW705 TY1. The model numbers are located on the nameplate on the top of the saw's housing. The saws are yellow with black accents. The recalled miter saws have date codes from 9201 through 9340. The date code is stamped into the end cap or back of the saws. No other DeWALT miter saws are involved in this recall.
Hazard
Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call DEWALT to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.
Incidents and injuries
DEWALT has received seven reports of consumers with lacerations when the blades on these saws detached.
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