CPSC recall 07026

DeWalt DW378G/DW378GT Framing Saws and DC300 Circular Saws

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2014-05-23

On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of DeWalt DW378G/DW378GT Framing Saws and DC300 Circular Saws by Dewalt Industrial Tool, citing the lower blade guard can fail to close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.

Read the official CPSC notice

Product

DeWalt DW378G/DW378GT Framing Saws and DC300 Circular Saws | This recall involves DeWalt DW378G and DW378GT 7 ¼-inch framing saws with date codes 200301-49 through 200637-49. The model numbers for the framing saws are located on the side of the housing. The date code is located either on the name plate or under the handle near the power cord exit. Circular saws involved in this recall have model number DC300 with date codes 200601-49 through 200637-49. The model number on the circular saw is located on the name plate on the top of the motor housing. The date code on the circular saw is located on the underside of the motor housing. Framing saws marked with a "V" on the underside of the handle near the cord set and circular saws marked with a "V" on the underside of the motor housing or under the handle where the battery is inserted have already been repaired and are not involved in this recall.

Reason

The lower blade guard can fail to close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/DeWalt-Recalls-Framing-Saws-and-Circular-Saws-for-Laceration-Hazard

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