Dewalt power saws
14 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 12, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
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- 14reports to CPSC
- Oct 12, 2026the latest report was made
- Sep 17, 2012the earliest
- 3with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Dewalt
- Makers
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. and Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Power sawsCPSC’s product type: Power Saws, Other or Not Specified (code 895), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Tools & Hardware
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
| June 2023 | 1 |
| August 2022 | 2 |
| May 2022 | 1 |
| February 2020 | 1 |
| March 2017 | 1 |
| January 2014 | 1 |
| September 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
- Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 10 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Oct 12, 2026, sent to the company Oct 15, 2026, published by CPSC Oct 29, 2026
The product, in the report: DeWalt Compund Mitre Saw DWS779, Type: 22, Serial: 656735 Date Code: 2021 31 CJ, no Green or Black Dot present.
Cutting PVC pipe on my DeWalt DWS779 Mitre saw, when the guard exploded and sent parts and pieces flying everywhere.
- Model
- DWS779
- Serial number
- 656735
- Where
- Colorado: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 47, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand DeWalt, made or sold by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Apr 20, 2026, sent to the company Apr 23, 2026, published by CPSC May 7, 2026
The product, in the report: Dewalt DWS779 miter saw, powered
I was using my Dewalt DWS779 miter saw. A piece of wood struck the plastic piece in the back of the saw and sent plastic pieces flying out. It cut my hand. Apparently there is a recall but I never received a notice.
- Model
- DWS779
- Serial number
- 144145
- Bought from
- amazone
- Bought
- Feb 1, 2020
- Where
- Columbia, South Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 56, Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Dewalt, made or sold by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No incident, no one hurt Made Oct 26, 2025, sent to the company Nov 6, 2025, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2025
The product, in the report: Dewalt 12” Compound Miter Saw, DWS715, serial # 240031, 2021 17-CJ
A plastic guard at the back of my dewalt DWS715, serial # 240031 was struck by the blade and shattered while cutting a piece of decorative trim. No injuries occurred but could have.
- Model
- DWS715
- Serial number
- 240031
- Where
- Sand Springs, Oklahoma: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 33, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Dewalt, made or sold by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- No Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 21, 2025, sent to the company Aug 26, 2025, published by CPSC Sep 10, 2025
The product, in the report: Battery operated pole saw - DeWalt DCPS620M1
I had just purchased (8/18/25 a DeWalt DCPS620 Pole saw and was using it for the first time (same day of purchase) when the “Center Extension Pole” came apart. This 4 foot extension to this saw extends it capability and is useful.....however, I believe it was improperly designed and/or assembled. The plactic connector at the bottom of the extension became detatched during use creating a VERY hazardous situation. I have photos of what the issue is and have reported this to DeWalt (no answer as of today). The connector is connected to the aluminum rod by 2 rivets. Looking at the rod and the connector, it appears as though the rivet holes don’t line up with the holes in the aluminum rod. The rivets were never inserted thru the holes in the rod and were just resting on the surface. As I was using the item, a very minor pull in the down direction (as one will do when using a chainsaw) detached the connector from the pole.
- Model
- DCPS620M1
- UPC
- 885911651445
- Serial number
- 250914
- Bought from
- Belletetes - Jaffrey NH
- Bought
- Aug 18, 2025
- Where
- Jaffrey, NH, New Hampshire: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 59, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand DeWalt, made or sold by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 15, 2024, sent to the company Aug 20, 2024, published by CPSC Sep 4, 2024
The product, in the report: Dewalt 12 inch Compound Miter Saw - DWS779
Dewalt DWS779 12 inch compound miter saw blade guide was ejected off rear of saw while using. Part liberated from saw bounced in the vicinity and landed on floor near saw. This is identical to existing recall on this product 22-196. My saw falls slightly outside of the prescribed date range. 2022 13-CJ. The failure mode is identical to that described in the recall. Dewalt provided the new part after calling them. It was mailed to me. Despite the unit being outside the date range and the green dot adjacent to the serial number indicating the saw was ok to use with the replacement part, the saw had the recall part installed. The new replacement part from Dewalt does NOT match the failed part that was ejected. The date range needs to be expanded.
- Model
- DWS779
- UPC
- 885911450706
- Serial number
- 921748
- Bought from
- Lowe’s
- Bought
- Dec 28, 2022
- Where
- Glenville, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 60, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Dewalt, made or sold by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jul 19, 2023, sent to the company Jul 21, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 4, 2023
The product, in the report: Dewalt sliding miter saw model DWS779 type 22
Son was using my Dewalt DWS779 Type 22 miter saw to build a ramp on 07/16/2023. A piece of wood got betwween the lower guard and the blade shattering the lower guard and bending the arm that attaches it to the saw. While I know that the saw was recalled for a different problem, this is the first time that I know of this problem. My problem is that Dewalt not only discontinued manufature of this model, but they also dicontinued the manufacturing of ALL replaement parts. I have contacted Dewalt direct and have been ignored. I am now stuck with a $500 saw that is unsafe to use yet is only two years old. All that I want is to be able to get my saw repaired so that I can safely use it.
- Model
- DWS779 Type 22
- Serial number
- 561934
- Bought from
- Lowes
- Bought
- Jul 18, 2020, about then
- Where
- Kettering, Ohio: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 36, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Dewalt, made or sold by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Jun 14, 2023, sent to the company Jun 16, 2023, published by CPSC Jul 3, 2023
The product, in the report: DEWALT DWS779 15 Amp Corded 12 in. Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
While using a Dewalt miter saw (model DWS779), the plastic rear blade guard failed and shattered against the blade, causing the blade to jump and land on the metal auxiliary fence, causing metal fragments to be thrown onto myself. It also significantly damaged the blade and fence.
While investigating, I found the saw had been recalled in 2022 in order to replace the plastic rear blade guard with a metal one.
I purchased the saw in January of 2023, meaning The Home Depot sold me a recalled saw without the necessary fix in place. This saw was ordered online through HomeDepot.com
- Model
- DWS779
- Serial number
- 808262
- Bought from
- homedepot.com
- Bought
- Jan 24, 2023
- Where
- Everett, Washington: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 36, Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand DeWalt, made or sold by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 11, 2022, sent to the company Aug 15, 2022, published by CPSC Aug 29, 2022
The product, in the report: Dewalt dws779 double bevel sliding compound miter saw
the first time I used the saw a plastic safety guard exploded sending plastic pieces flying all over my garage
- Model
- dws-779
- UPC
- ?
- Serial number
- 475899
- Bought from
- home depot
- Bought
- Mar 24, 2021
- Where
- payson, Arizona: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 66, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Dewalt, made or sold by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 10, 2022, sent to the company Aug 15, 2022, published by CPSC Aug 29, 2022
The product, in the report: Sliding compound miter saw with bevel
While using my Dewalt miter saw the blade guard fell into the pathway of the blade . This contact made the blade guard explode into multiple pieces
- Model
- DWS782
- Serial number
- 3625
- Bought from
- Lowes
- Bought
- May 7, 2016, about then
- Where
- Youngsville, North Carolina: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Dewalt, made or sold by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made May 17, 2022, sent to the company May 20, 2022, published by CPSC Jun 6, 2022
The product, in the report: Dewalt brushless 120v max (DHS790) corded/cordless sliding compound miter saw
While using a 60 volt dewalt flex volt DHS790 sliding bevel miter saw the saw tripped the electrical breaker while being used with the optional ac converter. When the saw continued to kick the breaker I attempted to use the saw with the two 60 volt lithium batteries to check if it was the converter which failed. The tool started to throw significant sparks and smoke started pouring out of the motor housing. I removed the baterries immediately. The sparks where enough to have started a fire if the unit was not set up outside in open air.
- Model
- Dhs790
- Serial number
- 022139
- Bought from
- Hancock lumber
- Bought
- Jul 15, 2017
- Where
- Harpswell, Maine: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 40, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Dewalt, made or sold by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 20, 2020, sent to the company Mar 18, 2020, published by CPSC Apr 1, 2020
The product, in the report: Dewalt DWS779 Sliding Miter Saw
Dewalt model DWS779 S/N 14697. Approx 6 months old. On-Off switch sticks in the “on” position even after it is released -- wiggling it will make it eventually turn off. In an emergency (injury) we can not rely on the saw to stop rotating when the user takes his hands off the handle.
- Model
- DWS779
- Serial number
- 14697
- Bought from
- Lowes, Louisiana
- Bought
- Sep 10, 2019, about then
- Where
- NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana: School
- Who was involved
- Age 21, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Client, Patient, Student, Etc. (professional relationship)
- As this report names them
- Brand DeWalt, made or sold by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Emergency room Made Mar 7, 2017, sent to the company Mar 16, 2017, published by CPSC Mar 30, 2017
The product, in the report: Dewalt Compound Miter Saw, ModelDW705, Type 6 12” Serial 39056
Having just completed a cut with a compound miter saw, moving my hand down toward the piece of wood, my hand was struck by a flying object, causing a laceration to the lower thumb of my right hand. After receiving medical attention, I inspected the saw and discovered the retainer collar that holds the guard had separated and apparently was caught up by the rotating saw blade accelerating the collar through the plastic guard and striking my hand.
- Model
- DW705 , Type 6
- UPC
- unknownunknown
- Serial number
- 39056
- Bought from
- Lowes
- Bought
- Sep 1, 2009
- Where
- Lodi, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 74, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Dewalt, made or sold by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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No one hurt Made Jan 28, 2014, sent to the company Feb 5, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 21, 2014
The product, in the report: Dewealt DW714 compound saw
The product I would like to report is a Dewalt compound saw model # DW715. We purchased the saw on 01/02/14. It was purchased at Lowes in Farmington, NM. We used it a few times for cutting varies different material. One of our skilled employees changed the saw blade to cut aluminum pipe and proceeded to cut the pipe. At this time the saw kicked back and almost removed his hand. Immediately the saw was unplugged and removed to examine what had happened. Upon inspection it was noted that the Fence was of about 1/16th of an inch. Indicating this was a manufacturing defect. I contacted Lowes and Dewalt. Lowes agreed to replace the saw, and to not resell the defective saw. Dewalt blamed it on user error, but agreed to retrieve it from the store. (of which I will never know what the outcome was.) I feel this needs to be reviewed by someone with some power to ensure a tragedy doesn’t occur some where.Thank you for your time.
- Model
- DW715
- Bought from
- Lowes, New Mexico
- Bought
- Jan 2, 2014
- Where
- Durango, Colorado: Industrial
- Who was involved
- Age 26, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Friend /
Neighbor / Co-worker - As this report names them
- Brand Dewalt, made or sold by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 17, 2012, sent to the company Oct 25, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 8, 2012
The product, in the report: 4 1/2 “’ blade battery operated cut-off saw
09/15/2012 The consumer stated that her husband was inserting an 18 volt rechargeable battery into the saw. The blade started moving with the switch in the off position. The consumer stated that her husband took the battery out and reinserted it. The same thing happened again. This happens with or without the blade. The consumer stated that there was not an injury.
On 09/16/2012 The manufacturer was contacted to secure a switch assembly. The consumer was advised that the product is discontinued and the switch is not available. The manufacturer recommended that the product not be used.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM CONSUMER:
On 9-26-12 my husband again called DeWalt and this time got a satisfactory response from a representative, [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] made an “incident report”,# [REDACTED], and told my husband [REDACTED], to send the cut off saw to DeWalt at [REDACTED], sent postage paid and as soon as he received it he would send [REDACTED], a new DC411KA cut off saw, with a battery and cloth bag. I told him I still planned to send this report so others who own the same model saw would be warned of the possible danger from this tool running it’s blade despite the tool being turned off. He said to go ahead and do that but he wanted the tool back and he would replace it with the DC411KA, their newest tool like our DC410. We will be satisfied with this response for [REDACTED], but still concerned for other who have this tool and might have it start going while it is turned off. There was no prior warning of it acting up before this. [REDACTED] 9/26/12
- Model
- DC410
- Serial number
- 561602 2007 33-49
- Bought from
- Home Depot or Lowes
- Bought
- Sep 18, 2009, about then
- Where
- Troy, Missouri: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand DeWalt, made or sold by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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