Recall Register

DeWalt Recalls Framing Saws and Circular Saws for Laceration Hazard

CPSC recall 07026. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The lower blade guard can fail to close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact DeWalt for a free repair.

CPSC recall 07026 has the recall date 8 Nov 2006. The notice names the firm DeWalt Industrial Tool. The recall has about 97,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Specialty Saws.

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CPSC recall 07026: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
DeWalt has received four reports of the lower guard failing to close, including three reports of lacerations. One consumer received lacerations to the hand and two others received lacerations to the leg, all required medical attention.
Units97,000
Description
This recall involves DeWalt DW378G and DW378GT 7 ¼-inch framing saws with date codes 200301-49 through 200637-49. The model numbers for the framing saws are located on the side of the housing. The date code is located either on the name plate or under the handle near the power cord exit. Circular saws involved in this recall have model number DC300 with date codes 200601-49 through 200637-49. The model number on the circular saw is located on the name plate on the top of the motor housing. The date code on the circular saw is located on the underside of the motor housing. Framing saws marked with a "V" on the underside of the handle near the cord set and circular saws marked with a "V" on the underside of the motor housing or under the handle where the battery is inserted have already been repaired and are not involved in this recall.
ProductDeWalt DW378G/DW378GT Framing Saws and DC300 Circular Saws, About 97,000 framing saws and 37,000 circular saws, Specialty Saws
Sold atMajor home centers and hardware stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2006 for about $170 for the framing saw. The circular saw was sold from May 2006 through September 2006 for between $380 and $800, depending on the kit.
ManufacturerDeWalt Industrial Tool Co
Made inMexico

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
97,000Median of 2006: 15,200
CPSC recalls of 2006
319
Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
8%
Recalls of 2006 in the category Specialty Saws
1%
Recalls on the register that name DeWalt Industrial Tool
18

Other recalls of the firm

Other CPSC recalls that name DeWalt Industrial Tool
DateRecall
3 Jul 2025DEWALT Recalls Grinder Flap Discs Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
4 Aug 2022DeWALT Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million Miter Saws Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards
26 Jan 2022DeWALT Recalls 18-inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Injury Hazard
26 Sep 2019DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard
5 Feb 2019DeWALT Recalls Drills Due to Shock Hazard
25 Jun 2009DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard
5 Aug 2008DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
29 Apr 2008DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
20 Dec 2007DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard
4 Jan 2007DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard
21 Dec 2006DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard
21 Dec 2006DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard

DeWalt Industrial Tool: all 18 recalls

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07026. https://recallregister.com/product/3480-dewalt-recalls-framing-saws-and-circular-saws-for-laceration-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

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Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 07026 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: DeWalt has received four reports of the lower guard failing to close, including three reports of lacerations. One consumer received lacerations to the hand and two others received lacerations to the leg, all required medical attention.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2006 for about $170 for the framing saw. The circular saw was sold from May 2006 through September 2006 for between $380 and $800, depending on the kit.
How many units are in CPSC recall 07026?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 97,000 framing saws and 37,000 circular saws
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: Mexico