See if this recall affects your DeWalt miter saw
DeWalt has issued an Important Safety Notice warning consumers that certain models of miter saws may malfunction. The brand said the plastic rear guard assembly could crack, shatter or separate when impacted, exposing the saw blade and posing a hazard to the user. Find out if your DeWalt miter saw is directly affected by this recall.
Affected models
The DeWalt miter saw recall affects the following models, which include two corded and one battery-operated FlexVolt saws:
- DWS779
- DWS780 12 Inch Miter Saw
- DHS790 FlexVolt 40V Miter Saw (includes designations DHS790AB and DHS790AT2)
If you own one of these recalled miter saws, check the date code printed on the tool. The recall only affects and involves tools with date codes ranging from 2019 04 to 2022 04. If you're not in the range, your chainsaw has been modified to prevent the condition that led to this recall.
DeWalt also said it may have inspected some saws that met those standards. Additionally, if a saw has a green or black dot next to the serial number on the label or below the blade, it has been inspected and will not be affected by the recall.
If you own an affected DeWalt miter saw, stop using it immediately. You can request a repair kit from DeWalt here.