DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced December 21, 2006 CPSC #07068

Quick answer

DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #07068, announced on December 21, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves cordless DEWALT DC305 model reciprocating saws with date codes 200601-49 through 200640-49. They are yellow and black and about 18 inches long. The model number is located on the name plate on the side of the housing and the date code is located under the handle where the battery is inserted. The remedy is consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact dewalt for a free repair.. Affected brand: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co..

Hazard

This recall involves cordless DEWALT DC305 model reciprocating saws with date codes 200601-49 through 200640-49. They are yellow and black and about 18 inches long. The model number is located on the name plate on the side of the housing and the date code is located under the handle where the battery is inserted.

Affected products

DEWALT Model DC305 Reciprocating Saws

Recalled brands

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact DEWALT for a free repair.

Recall date

December 21, 2006

Categories

Reciprocating Saws

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07068?

CPSC recall #07068 covers DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 21, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves cordless DEWALT DC305 model reciprocating saws with date codes 200601-49 through 200640-49. They are yellow and black and about 18 inches long. The model number is located on the name plate on the side of the housing and the date code is located under the handle where the battery is inserted.

What is the remedy for recall #07068?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07068 is consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact dewalt for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/DEWALT-Recalls-Cordless-Reciprocating-Saws-for-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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