Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 08100. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
CPSC recall 08100 has the recall date 27 Nov 2007. The notice names the firm WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH). The recall has about 7,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Miter Saws.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,100 |
| 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. |
| Product | Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter Saws, About 7,100, Miter Saws |
| 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) |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,100Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Miter Saws
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH)
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2006 | WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08100The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08100. https://recallregister.com/product/4110-miter-saws-recalled-by-wmh-tool-group-due-to-laceration-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- 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 08100 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home centers and hardware retailers nationwide from August 2006 through March 2007 for between $150 and $250.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08100?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,100
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China