DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard

The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 07068
Affected scope: About 44,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. recalled This recall involves cordless DEWALT DC305 model reciprocating saws with date codes 20060….

DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard was recalled by Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. in December 21, 2006. Reason: The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact DEWALT for a free repair.. Verify recall #07068 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. issued this CPSC recall-The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: December 21, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07068 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.

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.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact DEWALT for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07068
Date reported	December 21, 2006
Date initiated	December 21, 2006
Recalling firm	Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Affected scope	About 44,000
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 saws immediately and contact DEWALT for a free repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact DEWALT for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 21, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07068.

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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