The industry tool company said it has received 571 reports of the rear safety guard assembly or components breaking or detaching, including nine reports of laceration injuries.
The recall involves DeWALT Models DWS779, DWS780 and DHS790 Miter Saws. Only saws with date codes 2019 04 through 2022 04 are affected.
The commission advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and contact DeWALT for details on how to receive a free repair kit or to take their saw to a DeWALT service center for a free repair. The product is sold at various hardware stores including Lowe's and The Home Depot between April 2019 and May 2022 between $600 and $820.
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