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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.

Recall #
07067
Affected scope
About 81,000
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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… - a moderate-severity action.

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 moderate-severity CPSC recall-The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers..

Moderate
severity level
December 21, 2006
reported

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 CPSC action (record #07067) was formally reported on December 21, 2006. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 81,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 81,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.. Units affected: About 81,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 21, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07067.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (07067) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 21, 2006. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.