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WBTV Morning NewsFriday RecallsDEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration HazardName of Product: DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws Units: About 13,000 Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. Hazard: The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw’s blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves the 10 inch DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744. Date codes included in the recall are 200715 through 200740. The table saws are yellow and black. The model number and date code are located on the name plate on the front of the saw. Table saws with an “X” stamped on the name plate by the date code are not included in this recall. Sold at: Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500. Manufactured in: Mexico Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact DEWALT for the location of a service center to obtain a free replacement table saw. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9178 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.dewalt.com  --- Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Rio Beach® High-Boy Folding Beach Chairs Units: About 800 Manufacturer: Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa. Hazard: The rear leg of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Rio Brands has received one report of an incident involving minor bruises. Description: This recall involves the Rio Beach® High-Boy folding beach chairs with UPC and model numbers listed below. The chairs have aluminum tubing frames, striped or solid color fabric slings, and wood arms with an attached storage pouch with cell phone pocket. “Rio Beach® High-Boy,” the UPC number and the model number can be found on the hand tag and on a sticker on the rear leg.
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008 for between $40 and $50. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to the location where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Rio Brands at (800) 866-8520 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.riobrands.com (PDF)  ---
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