DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. · Recalled
CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer, from an exposed blade.
- Units
- About 55,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $120–$135
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with the model numbers DW368, DW368K, or DW369CSK. The model number is located on a black label near the handle of the saw, or on a yellow sticker attached to the carrying case. The saws have date codes 200128-F through 200152- F stamped on the bottom of the motor case. The housing is yellow and the word "DeWALT" is printed on the upper blade guard. No other DeWALT circular saws are involved in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the circular saws, from July 2001 through December 2001, for between $120 and $135.
- Product type
- Circular Saws
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md.
Incident log
DeWALT received one report of the blade slipping. A consumer received minor scratches to his hand after his spindle slipped.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT service center, for a free repair.
For more information or to locate the nearest service center, consumers should contact DeWALT toll-free at (888) 839-3559 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.DeWALT.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 04 2002; last revised SEP 08 2025.