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Product safety recall notice - DHS780 305MM Mitre Saws

August 2022 - Corrective action

DEWALT has identified an issue involving the plastic rear guard on some of the following professional-use products sold nationally and online between September 2019 and July 2022:

  1. Models: DHS780
  2. Type Number: 21
  3. Production Date Codes: Between 2019-33 and 2022-06
Image showing a DEWALT XR FLEXVOLT cordless mitre saw with two batteries. Close-ups highlight the product label with model number DHS780, technical specifications, and a serial number detail on the machine housing.

What is the Issue? The rear guard may break or detach and make contact with the saw blade. If the rear guard contacts the saw blade, fragments may be thrown from a rotating blade contacting the operator or bystander and causing injury.

What to do: Stop using the mitre saw, check the model, type number and date code against the details above.  If your product is impacted, contact the DEWALT After Sales Service Team to receive a free repair kit.

Contact details:
Phone: Sunday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

United Arab Emirates: 800 032 0723
Saudi Arabia: 800 8500 800
Qatar: 00800 100 557
Egypt: 0 800 000 9537 (landline only)
Kuwait: 965 220 691 00
Oman: 800 744 67
Bahrain: 8000 4435

WhatsApp: +1 209 409 3173

Rear guard component location and identification

1. Rear guard

Image showing a DEWALT DHS780 cordless miter saw with two batteries, highlighting a specific component near the blade using a red circle and arrow pointing to a close-up of the part labeled '1'.