DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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• DEWALT Model DC305 Reciprocating Saws · About 44,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from May 2006 through November 2006 for between $380 and $800.; DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

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

Recall history and context

DEWALT appears in 15 CPSC recalls on record. See all DEWALT recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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