Wilton Mitre Saws
CPSC Recall #07-025 — November 7, 2006
Product
Wilton Mitre 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 38,000 Wilton Mitre Saws. 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.Name of Product: Wilton Mitre SawsUnits: About 38,000Manufacturer: WMH Tool Group Inc., (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.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.Incidents/Injuries: WMH is aware of four reports of cracked pivot housings, one of which resulted in the separation of the saw blade from the base. No injuries have been reported relating to this hazard.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.Sold at: Home and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through October 2006 for between $100 and $140.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. No remedy is available.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
WMH is aware of four reports of cracked pivot housings, one of which resulted in the separation of the saw blade from the base. No injuries have been reported relating to this hazard.
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 38,000
Sold At
Home and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through October 2006 for between $100 and $140.
Manufacturer
WMH Tool Group Inc., (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.
Manufactured In
China