Sliding Miter Saws (Performax) – Laceration Risk (2007)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter Saws
Brand
WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill. is recalling Performax and Wilton 10" Sliding Miter Saws. The hazard is: The saw handle's switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and di. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using these saws, destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026