DeWalt recalls saws!

[mad1]

Name of Product: DeWalt DW378G/DW378GT Framing Saws and DC300 Circular Saws

Units: About 97,000 framing saws and 37,000 circular saws

Manufacturer: DeWalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.

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

Incidents/Injuries: DeWalt has received four reports of the lower guard failing to close, including three reports of lacerations.
One consumer received lacerations to the hand and two others received lacerations to the leg, all required medical attention.

Description: 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.

Sold at: Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2006 for about $170 for the framing
saw. The circular saw was sold from May 2006 through September 2006 for between $380 and $800, depending on the kit.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact DeWalt for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact DeWalt toll-free at (866) 854-5214 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dewalt.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07026.html

[osprey4]

Ouch!! You know, that's one of the things I kind take for granted, that the guard is going to close. A little scary to think what I might have done to myself if it didn't. I'm dangeours enough with all the safety equipment working properly.

[wera]

Wraaath111!!!! owche ;(.

[Cyclone2]

I had a coworker that was not wearing safety boots put down a saw that had a lower guard with a broken spring and as it touched the floor, it ran right across his shoe cutting the tops of most of his toes

Luckily just a bunch of stitches
Needless to say our boss bought new springs for our saws after that

[rockpile]

I wonder if all of dewalts products were always made in mexico? I have been rocking my 18 volt drill and cordless saw for years without any incident thankfully.