CPSCGeneral Alert
Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: November 27, 2007Recall ID: 08100Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter Saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Miter-Saws-Recalled-by-WMH-Tool-Group-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2073a53b60dc405cbca50a7288cb94e8.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Sliding Miter Saw |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cee7a8e9ed7c450585fc87234a34b4c8.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Sliding Miter Saw |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter Saws |
| Products › Type | Miter Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 2047 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,100 |
| Recall I D | 4110 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. |
| Retailers › Name | Home centers and hardware retailers nationwide from August 2006 through March 2007 for between $150 and $250. |
| Recall Date | 2007-11-27T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08100 |
| Manufacturers › Name | WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-09-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |