CPSC Recall in 2007: Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-100

Date: November 26, 2007

Product Name: Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter Saws

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 7,100 Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter Saws. The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Name of Product: Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter SawsUnits: About 7,100Manufacturer: WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.Hazard: The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall includes Performax model number 90206 and Wilton model number 34570 10-inch sliding miter saws with date code/serial numbers ranging from W062505 to W070405. The model, date code/serial numbers are printed on a black label on the motor housing of the saw.Sold at: Home centers and hardware retailers nationwide from August 2006 through March 2007 for between $150 and $250.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. 

Hazard Description:

The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, No Remedy Available

Units: About 7,100

Incidents:

WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Home centers and hardware retailers nationwide from August 2006 through March 2007 for between $150 and $250.

Manufactured In:

China