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DeWalt DHS780 and DWS780-XE 305mm Mitre Saws

Published: September 8, 2022Recall ID: 87698a49-5162-4864-a8fb-b544c36500e6Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The plastic rear guard could break or come off and hit the saw blade.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: The plastic rear guard could break or come off and hit the saw blade. Hazards: If the plastic rear guard hits the rotating saw blade, fragments of the guard may hit the user or bystanders, causing injury. What to do: Immediately stop using the product. Check the model, type number and date code to determine whether the product is impacted. If so, contact DeWalt Customer Service Team to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit includes a new rear guard and dust deflector assembly, two new fixing screws and instructions. Repair instructions can be found at https://sbd.hubs.vidyard.com/watch/CPmqTr1Rd5vyJSbVTU1k9N ? For further information, contact DeWalt Customer Service on 1800 338 002 or email auorders@sbdinc.com

Affected Products

DeWalt 305mm Mitre Saws Models DHS780 and DWS780-XE Type Number 21 Production Date Codes between 2019-33 and 2022-06 Sold between September 2019 and July 2022

Additional Source Details

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Guid › #text87698a49-5162-4864-a8fb-b544c36500e6
Guid › @ is Perma Linkfalse
Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/dewalt-dhs780-and-dws780-xe-305mm-mitre-saws
Pub DateThu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/DeWalt%20DHS780%20and%20DWS780-XE%20305mm%20Mitre%20Saws.png?itok=7T3v1AT2

Overview

  • Risk LevelTools and machinery
  • DistributionAustralia
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