Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter Saws
CPSC Recall #08-100 — November 26, 2007
Product
Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter Saws
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 7,100 Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter Saws. 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. Name of Product: Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter SawsUnits: About 7,100Manufacturer: WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.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.Incidents/Injuries: WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws. No injuries have been reported.Description: 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.Sold at: Home centers and hardware retailers nationwide from August 2006 through March 2007 for between $150 and $250.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
Units Affected
About 7,100
Sold At
Home centers and hardware retailers nationwide from August 2006 through March 2007 for between $150 and $250.
Manufacturer
WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.
Manufactured In
China