DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 20, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws

Brand: DeWALT

Hazards: Laceration Hazard

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #9368 |
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Recall Summary

Product DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws
Brand DeWALT
Category Consumer Goods
Recall Number 9368
Hazard Laceration Hazard
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date August 04, 2022
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Information Record: DeWALT Miter Saws

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves certain DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws. The recall was announced on August 4, 2022, and is identified by Recall Number 22196. The recall affects approximately 1,364,000 units in the United States and an additional 118,600 units sold in Canada. The recalled saws were manufactured in Taiwan and Mexico. The recall was initiated by DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Maryland.

2. Affected Products
The recall includes DeWALT Models DWS779, DWS780, and DHS790 Miter Saws. The saws have a yellow body with black accents and the DeWALT logo. The model number is printed on the saw’s nameplate. Only saws with date codes from 2019 04 through 2022 04 are affected. For the DWS779 and DWS780 models, the date codes are marked on the black plastic motor end cap adjacent to the name plate. For the DHS790 model, the date code is marked on the outside of the plastic yellow housing adjacent to the batteries. Only saws without a green dot on the name plate or a black dot on the arm of the saw are included in this recall. The saws were sold at Lowe’s stores, The Home Depot, and hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com, and other websites from April 2019 through May 2022 for between $600 and $820.

3. Hazard Information
The miter saw’s rear safety guard can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user and bystanders and a laceration hazard to the user who could come into direct contact with the saw blade. DeWALT has received 571 reports of the rear safety guard assembly or components breaking or detaching, including nine reports of laceration injuries.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled miter saws and contact DeWALT for details on how to receive a free repair kit or to take their saw to a DeWALT service center for a free repair. DeWALT is directly contacting all known purchasers.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a repair. Consumers can receive a free repair kit or take their saw to a DeWALT service center for a free repair.

6. Contact Information
Consumers can contact DeWALT at 800-990-6421 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.dewalt.com/miter-saw-recall or at www.dewalt.com and click on Support then Safety Notices and Recalls for more information. Additional information is available from Health Canada at the following URL: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/dewalt-12-inch-sliding-compound-miter-saws-recalled-due-laceration-hazard.

Recall Timeline

  • **August 04, 2022** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#9368).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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