CPSCGeneral Alert
WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard
Published: November 8, 2006Recall ID: 07025Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break free from the stationary base. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves all Wilton-brand, 10-inch Compound Mitre Saws, including models with the Laser Line feature with model numbers 99164 and 99192. The model number is written on a black label on the motor housing.
Affected Products
Wilton Mitre Saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/WMH-Tool-Group-Inc-Recalls-Wilton-Mitre-Saws-for-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8c53477d98484e378cf4f81b768a32ca.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Mitre Saw |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b30632d839cf4b13bb3d038cafeeadb6.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Mitre Saw |
| Hazards › Name | The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break free from the stationary base. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | WMH is aware of four reports of cracked pivot housings, one of which resulted in the separation of the saw blade from the base. No injuries have been reported relating to this hazard. |
| Products › Name | Wilton Mitre Saws |
| Products › Type | Miter Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 2047 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 38,000 |
| Recall I D | 3479 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. No remedy is available. |
| Retailers › Name | Home and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through October 2006 for between $100 and $140. |
| Recall Date | 2006-11-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves all Wilton-brand, 10-inch Compound Mitre Saws, including models with the Laser Line feature with model numbers 99164 and 99192. The model number is written on a black label on the motor housing. |
| Recall Number | 07025 |
| 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 |