Product description
DeWalt 305mm Mitre Saws
Models DHS780 and DWS780-XE
Type Number 21
Production Date Codes between 2019-33 and 2022-06
Sold between September 2019 and July 2022
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Reason the product is recalled
The plastic rear guard could break or come off and hit the saw blade.
The hazards to consumers
If the plastic rear guard hits the rotating saw blade, fragments of the guard may hit the user or bystanders, causing injury.
What consumers should do
Immediately stop using the product. Check the model, type number and date code to determine whether the product is impacted. If so, contact DeWalt Customer Service Team to receive a free repair kit.
The repair kit includes a new rear guard and dust deflector assembly, two new fixing screws and instructions.
Repair instructions can be found at https://sbd.hubs.vidyard.com/watch/CPmqTr1Rd5vyJSbVTU1k9N?
For further information, contact DeWalt Customer Service on 1800 338 002 or email auorders@sbdinc.com
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Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Where the product was sold
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2022/19537 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.