CPSC recall 22196
DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2022-08-04
On 2022-08-04 the CPSC announced a recall of DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws by Dewalt Industrial Tool, citing the miter saw's rear safety guard can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user and bystanders and a laceration hazard to the user who c….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 22196 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2022-08-04 |
| Published | 2022-08-04 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Dewalt Industrial Tool |
| Distribution | US |
Product
DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws | This recall involves DeWALT Models DWS779, DWS780 and DHS790 Miter Saws. The saws have a yellow body with black accents and the DeWALT logo. The model number is printed on the saw's nameplate. Only saws with date codes 2019 04 through 2022 04 are affected. For the DWS779 and DWS780 models the date codes are marked on the black plastic motor end cap adjacent to the name plate. For the DHS790 model, the date code is marked on the outside of the plastic yellow housing adjacent to the batteries. Only saws without a green dot on the name plate or a black dot on the arm of the saw are included in this recall.
Reason
The miter saw's rear safety guard can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user and bystanders and a laceration hazard to the user who could come into direct contact with the saw blade.
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/2022/DeWALT-Recalls-Nearly-1-4-Million-Miter-Saws-Due-to-Injury-and-Laceration-Hazards
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