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Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard

U.S. CPSCCutsNov 27, 2007
Recalled Sliding Miter Saw
Recalled Sliding Miter Saw
Recalled Sliding Miter Saw
Recalled Sliding Miter Saw

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Hazard

The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.

Incidents & injuries

WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recall includes Performax model number 90206 and Wilton model number 34570 10-inch sliding miter saws with date code/serial numbers ranging from W062505 to W070405. The model, date code/serial numbers are printed on a black label on the motor housing of the saw.

Sold on

Home centers and hardware retailers nationwide from August 2006 through March 2007 for between $150 and $250.

Contact the company

The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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