Wilton Mitre Saws
Class III - Low Risk 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: November 8, 2006 WMH Tool Group Inc., (WMH), of Elgin, Ill. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 38,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- WMH Tool Group Inc., (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class III - Low Risk
Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. No remedy is available.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 38,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 07025
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Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter Saws
WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.
Class III - Low Risk
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.