"DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, 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: DEWALT Model DW660 Cut-Out Tools
Units: About 81,000
Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Hazard: The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to this issue.
Description: These DEWALT cut-out tools are yellow and black, and have model number DW660 written on their nameplate, which is
located on the body of the unit. The recalled tools were manufactured between January 2006 and September 2006, and have date codes
ranging from 200601 to 200639. The date code also is located on the tool's nameplate. Units with a "V" stamped on the nameplate
are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2006 through November 2006 for between $70 and $130,
depending on the kit."
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"DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, 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: DEWALT DC305 Model Reciprocating Saws
Units: About 44,000
Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Hazard: The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has received four reports of short circuits in the switch of these saws. One of these incidents was a
report of a fire resulting in extensive damage, though the cause of this fire has not been confirmed. Another fire reportedly
resulted in minor damage, and the other two incidents resulted in melting damage to the units. No injuries were reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from May 2006 through November 2006 for between $380 and $800."
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