WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH) · Recalled
Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration 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.
- Units
- About 7,100
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $150–$250
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Home centers and hardware retailers nationwide from August 2006 through March 2007 for between $150 and $250.
- Product type
- Miter Saws
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.
Incident log
WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
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 NOV 27 2007; last revised SEP 30 2014.
