CPSCGeneral Alert
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard
Published: December 21, 2006Recall ID: 07068Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/DEWALT-Recalls-Cordless-Reciprocating-Saws-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c68049c2dead4520b97e7c1b8bb71246.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Reciprocating Saw and Label |
| Hazards › Name | The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | DEWALT Model DC305 Reciprocating Saws |
| Products › Type | Reciprocating Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 2094 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 44,000 |
| Recall I D | 3516 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact DEWALT for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from May 2006 through November 2006 for between $380 and $800. |
| Recall Date | 2006-12-21T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 07068 |
| Manufacturers › Name | DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, consumers can contact DEWALT toll-free at (866) 751-9562 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.DEWALT.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |