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2006 by GENLIGHT Por
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PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
Effective: December 21, 2006
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The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC)
announces the following recall
in voluntary cooperation with
the firm below. Consumers should
stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise
instructed. |
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Name of product: |
DEWALT Model DW660 Cut-Out Tools |
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Units: |
About 81,000 |
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Manufacturer: |
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.,
of Towson, Maryland. |
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Hazard: |
The cord wire in these units
could be damaged internally,
posing a shock hazard to
consumers. |
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Incidents/Injuries: |
DEWALT has not received any
reports of incidents or injuries
related to this issue. |
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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. |
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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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Manufactured in: |
Mexico |
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Remedy: |
Consumers should stop using the
cut-out tool immediately and
contact DEWALT for the location
of the nearest service center to
receive a free inspection and
repair, if necessary. |
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Consumer Contact: |
For additional information,
consumers can contact DEWALT
toll-free at (888) 263-9051
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, or visit
the DEWALT Web site at
www.DEWALT.com. |
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