CPSC recall · Reported December 21, 2006
DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard
The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. recalled These DEWALT cut-out tools are yellow and black, and have model number DW660 written on t….
DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard was recalled by Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. in December 21, 2006. Reason: The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cut-out tool immediately and contact DEWALT for the locat…. Verify recall #07067 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. issued this CPSC recall-The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers..
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- agency class
- December 21, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07067 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07067 |
| Date reported | December 21, 2006 |
| Date initiated | December 21, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. |
| Affected scope | About 81,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the cut-out tool immediately and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to rec…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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