CPSC, DeWalt Announce Recall to Repair Framing Saws
These DeWalt 7 1/4-inch framing saws have model number DW378G, which is located on a black name plate on the side of the saw. These saws have date codes 9813F through 9820F, located on the bottom of the saw below the power cord. The saws are yellow with black accents and have a silver-colored blade guard. "DEWALT" is written on the blade guard.
- Published by source
- 1998-11-25
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-29
- Last verified
- 2026-10-29
Affected
- Manufacturer
- DeWalt Industrial Tool Co.
- Products
- DeWalt framing saws
- Models
- DW378G
Whether your exact unit is affected depends on the model, serial number and region in the official notice.
What the official notice says
Risk: The saw's lower blade guard can fail to fully close during use, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a risk of laceration.
Remedy / actions:
- Consumers should immediately stop using these framing saws and take them to a DeWalt/Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
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Sources
- U.S. CPSC Recalls Tier A · official published 1998-11-25
Evidence ledger
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| Entry | Kind | Observed | Evidence hash | Entry hash |
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| #2975 | new | 2026-10-29 | f52210136338…570c57 | 889fe96b8d06…91ed84 |
Chain head: #3001 80f323478457…4b8d7a