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Recall Notice: Performax & Wilton Sliding 10" Compound Miter Saws |
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Written by Ben Jackson
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Tuesday, 27 November 2007 |
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Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Potential Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill., today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 7,100 10-inch sliding miter saws produced by Performax (model number 90206) and Wilton
(model number 34570) . 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. WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws but fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Click the link below to see the rest of the details of this recall.
 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: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these saws and call WMH to receive a replacement Miter saw or a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact WMH at (800) 689-9928 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08100.html
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