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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 DC305 Model Reciprocating
Saws |
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Units: |
About 44,000 |
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Manufacturer: |
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.,
of Towson, Maryland. |
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Hazard: |
The switch on these saws can
short circuit, posing a fire
hazard. |
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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. |
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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.
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Sold at: |
Major home centers and hardware
stores nationwide from May 2006
through November 2006 for
between $380 and $800. |
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Manufactured in: |
Mexico |
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Remedy: |
Consumers should stop using the
saws immediately and contact
DEWALT for a free repair. |
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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. |
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