Safety Recall Notice
DEWALT DW378G/DW378GT 7-1/4" Framing Saw and DC300 7-1/4" Circular Saw
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. is recalling to repair certain DW378G/DW378GT 7-1/4" Framing Saws and DC300 7-1/4" Circular Saws because the saw's lower blade guard may fail to fully close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a risk of injury.
This recall to repair program involves only the following saws:
| Affected Saws
| Date Code Range
| Date Code Location
|
| DW378G/DW378GT 7-1/4" Framing Saw |
200301 through 200637 |
Bottom of handle, near power cord or on name plate |
| Saws with a "V" marked on the bottom of the handle, near the cordset are NOT affected. |
| DC300 7-1/4" Circular Saw |
200601 through 200637 |
Underside of motor housing |
| Saws with a "V" marked on the underside of the motor housing or under the handle, where the battery is inserted are NOT affected. |
If your saw is affected, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY, and call DEWALT tool-free:
1-866/854-5214
Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday to arrange for a free repair.
Recall done in cooperation with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.