DEWALT RECALLS

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Safety Announcement - DEWALT DW378G/DW378GT 7-1/4" Framing Saw and DC300 7-1/4" Circular Saw Safety Recall

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DEWALT DC920, DC930, DC935, DC936, DC940 Individual Cordless Drills Safety Recall Safety Recall

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DEWALT DW744X and DW744XC – 10" Job Site Table Saw Safety Recall

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Dewalt Safety Recall on 7-1/4" Framing and Circular Saws

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DEWALT DG2900 Gas Generators Safety Recall
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. is recalling to repair certain DG2900 Gas Generators manufactured during the period December 12, 2001 (date code 200150DG) through August 30, 2006 (date code 200635DG) because a ground fault circuit interrupter (“GFCI”) installed on the Product may not operate properly, thereby creating the risk of potential shock.

Model Number - DG2900
Description - Heavy-Duty 2900 Watt Gas Generator
Affected Date/Code Range - 200601 through 200639


Units stamped with an “R” or product cartons labeled with a round green sticker are NOT affected by this recall


If your generator is affected, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY, and call DEWALT toll-free:
1-888-742-9108
Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday to arrange for a free repair.
Recall done in cooperation with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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DEWALT DC305 Reciprocating Saw Safety Recall


DEWALT Industrial Tool Company is recalling to repair certain DC305 Reciprocating Saws because it is possible under certain circumstances for a short circuit to develop in the switch, creating a possible fire hazard.
This recall to repair program involves only the following saws:


Affected Saws - DC305 Type 1 Reciprocating Saw
Date Code Range - 200619-49 through 200640-49
Date Code Location - Underside of handle where battery is inserted
Saws with an additional rib on the underside of the handle where the battery is inserted are NOT affected.


If your saw is affected, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY, and call DEWALT toll-free:


1-866/751-9562
Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday to arrange for a free repair.


Recall done in cooperation with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Safety Recall on 7-1/4" Framing and Circular Saws


DEWALT DW378G/DW378GT 7-1/4" Framing Saw and DC300 7-1/4" Circular Saw DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. is recalling to repair certain DW378G/DW378GT 7-1/4" Framing Saws and DC300 7-1/4" Circular Saws because the saw's lower blade guard may fail to fully close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a risk of injury.


This recall to repair program involves only the following saws:

DW378G/DW378GT 7-1/4" Framing Saw
• Date Code Range - 200301 through 200637
• Date Code Location - Bottom of handle, near power cord or on name plate
• Saws with a "V" marked on the bottom of the handle, near the cordset are NOT affected.


DC300 7-1/4" Circular Saw
• Date Code Range - 200601 through 200637
• Date Code Location - Underside of motor housing
• Saws with a "V" marked on the underside of the motor housing or under the handle, where the battery is inserted are NOT affected.

If your saw is affected, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY, and call DEWALT tool-free:
1-866/854-5214
Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday to arrange for a free repair.


Recall done in cooperation with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Safety Recall on DEWALT D55143 Three-Gallon Hand-Carry Oil Free Air Compressors
DEWALT Announces Safety Recall on DEWALT D55143 Three-Gallon Hand-Carry Oil Free Air Compressors.
The insulation on the motor lead wire may abrade from contact with the motor rotor, posing a potential shock hazard.
Model Numbers: DEWALT D55143
Date Codes: 200448, 200453, 200502 through 200505, 200508, and 200509
If your air compressor is affected, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY, and call DEWALT toll free at

1-866-397-3228
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, or at www.Dewalt.com for the location of a service center to obtain a free inspection and repair, if necessary.

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DEWALT Announces Repair Program for Select DEWALT Nailers.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, DEWALT Industrial Tool Company is conducting a repair program for DEWALT Model D51844 and D51845 Heavy-Duty 20 Degree Full Round Head Framing Nailer and DEWALT D51822 Heavy-Duty 31 Degree Full Round Head Framing Nailer.
The contact trip on some of the nailers may not operate properly, which may permit a nail to be ejected with only trigger actuation.
Only nailers with the following date codes are affected:
200203, 200204, 200217, 200302, 200304, 200308, 200315, 200325, 200329, 200343, 200403, 200404, 200406, 200407, 200412, 200413, 200415, 200416, 200417
If your nailer is affected, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY, and call DEWALT toll free at

1-866-397-3228
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, or at www.Dewalt.com for the location of a service center to obtain a free inspection and repair, if necessary.

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DEWALT Announces New Blade Changing Instructions For Select Miter Saws
The instructions pertain to the following models with date codes up to 200525.
Models: 3660, 3680, DW703, DW704, DW705, DW705-220, DW705S, DW706 and DW712 Miter Saws.
The blade changing instructions have been revised to stress the importance of properly positioning and securing the pivot plate on the above miter saws. Instruction sheet part number 233804-34 should be used as a reference for this procedure. To view and download this document click here: Miter Saw Safety Announcement PDF

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Press Release Recall of DW368 and DW369 7-1/4" Circular Saws

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. is announcing a recall of its DW368 and DW369 7-1/4" Circular Saws (date code 200128-F through 200152-F). Under certain circumstances, it may be possible for the spindle on the saw to slip, causing the blade to contact with the lower guard, creating a possible risk of personal injury to consumers. IS YOUR SAW INCLUDED? Check the model number--Is your saw a DEWALT Model DW368 or DW369? Check the date code--If the date code* is from 200128-F through 200152-F, then it must be repaired. Note: If the date code is followed by an "X", your saw has already been repaired.

* The date code consists of 6 numbers followed by the letter "F" located on the bottom of the saw field case (see illustration above). If your saw is included, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY. Call DEWALT toll-free for information about a free repair at 1-888-839-3559 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time Monday Through Friday or contact and/or visit your nearest DEWALT service center. Please use our service center locator to find the nearest DEWALT service center in your area. If you have additional questions concerning this recall please visit our customer support website.

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Recall of Electric Drills: DW124, DW124K

For Immediate Release

May 10, 2001

CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., and DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md., are recalling about 58,000 electric drills. The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis., can stick. The drills can continue to operate after the trigger is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has received four reports of drill switches sticking in the on position and one report of a hand injury. DEWALT has received three reports of drill switches sticking in the on position but no reported injuries.

The affected drills have switches that are being recalled by the switch manufacturer Eaton Corp., of Cleveland Ohio, and were sold under the brand names, Milwaukee Electric Tool ½" drills and DEWALT ½" Stud & Joist Drills. The following chart lists the ½" drills included in this recall

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. DW124 or DW124K

Date Codes: 0021 through 0110

The model number and serial number/date code are written on an identification plate attached to the drill or stamped into the drill body.

Home center and hardware stores, industrial tool distributors, and factory service dealers sold these drills with Eaton switches nationwide from May 2000 to April 2001 for between $300 and $555.

Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair.

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Press Release DEWALT, CPSC Announce Recall of DW9095 18-Volt Battery Packs

Important Safety Notice

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is announcing a recall to repair certain DW9095 18 volt battery packs sold between May 1997 and June 1998. The clips holding the battery packs may fail to engage fully with the battery operated tool, permitting the battery pack to fall from the tool, which may present the risk of personal injury. IS YOUR BATTERY PACK INCLUDED?? 1. Check the model number—Is your battery pack a DEWALT Model DW9095? If so, then:

2. Check the date code-If the date code is between 9719 to 9810, then it must be repaired. (The date code consists of 4 numbers followed by letters located on the top of the battery pack (see illustration above)). If the date code is followed by an "R," or there is a quarter-inch red dot on the name plate, the battery pack has already been repaired.

If your battery pack is included, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY. Call DEWALT toll free for a free repair kit:

1-877-457-0478 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

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Press Release CPSC, DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers DW9116

DEWALT Recall Hotline: (888) 388-3273 CPSC Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184

CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, MD, is voluntarily recalling about 825,000 battery chargers (model DW9116) for repair. These chargers are for 9.6- to 18-volt batteries used with DEWALT cordless tools. Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers’ vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.

DEWALT has not received any reports of injuries with these chargers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The battery chargers are model number DW9116, which is written on the front and bottom of the charger housing. The chargers are black with yellow lettering. DEWALT is written on the front of the chargers. The recalled chargers have date codes from 9927EM through 9952EM and 0001EM through 0031EM located on the bottom of the charger. Chargers with a yellow or green dot sticker near the date code already have been repaired, and are not recalled

Home center and hardware stores sold these battery chargers nationwide from September 1999 through August 2000 for between $49 and $69. During the same period, chargers also were sold with some DEWALT cordless tools

Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DEWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free repair. To locate the nearest service center, or for more information, call DEWALT toll-free at (888) 388-3273 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

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Press Release CPSC, DEWALT announce recall to repair electric screwdrivers

WASHINGTON, DC (November 5, 1998) - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Hampstead, Md., is recalling to repair about 660,000 corded electric screwdrivers. The screwdrivers' wiring design can result in the user being shocked.

DEWALT has received reports of 40 screwdrivers causing shocks during use. There have been three reports of injuries resulting from these shocks.

The screwdrivers were sold under the DEWALT, GRABBER, and Black & Decker Industry & Construction brandnames. The DEWALT model numbers are DW251, DW252, DW257, DW260K, DW265, DW266, DW267, DW268, DW268G, DW269, DW272, DW274, DW274-220, DW274W, DW275QD (Quik Drive), DW276, DW281, DW282, and DW284. The GRABBER model numbers are 4060 and 4063. The Black & Decker model numbers are 2121, 2125, 2141. Only numeric date codes from 9601 to 9833 are included in this recall. The date code is followed by various letters. Those date codes ending with an "R" have already been repaired. The model number and date code are located on the name plate which is on the right hand side of the screwdriver when viewed from the back.

The DEWALT and Quik Drive corded screwdrivers have a yellow housing with black accents, the GRABBER models have a black housing, the Black & Decker Industry & Construction have charcoal-gray housing.

Major chain home centers and hardware stores, as well as local hardware stores, nationwide sold these screwdrivers from November 1996 through September 1998 for about $69 to $169, depending on the model. Consumers should stop using these screwdrivers immediately and take them to the nearest DEWALT/Black & Decker service center for a free repair. To find the nearest service center or for more information, consumers should call DEWALT toll-free at (888) 302-7703 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.

No cordless screwdrivers are affected by this recall.

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Press Release CPSC, DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws

DEWALT Recall Hotline: (888) 771-4540 CPSC Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184

CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws

WASHINGTON, D.C.– In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 112,000 12-inch miter saws (Models DW704 TY1, DW705 TY1), which make angled cuts. Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.

DEWALT has received seven reports of consumers with lacerations when the blades on these saws detached.

The recall involves only 12-inch DEWALT miter saws with model numbers DW704 TY1 and DW705 TY1. The model numbers are located on the nameplate on the top of the saw’s housing. The saws are yellow with black accents. The recalled miter saws have date codes from 9201 through 9340. The date code is stamped into the end cap or back of the saws.

Home centers and hardware stores sold these miter saws nationwide from January 1992 through December 1993 for between $330 and $410.

Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call DEWALT to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw. For more information or to order the repair kit, call DEWALT toll-free at (888) 771-4540 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to their support web site at support.DEWALT.com.

No other DEWALT miter saws are involved in this recall. .

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 1.7 million battery chargers used with cordless power tools. The battery chargers include two models of DEWALT (DW9107, DW9108) and two models of Black & Decker Industry & Construction™ (97015, 97016) brands. The battery charger can fail to automatically shut off after the battery is fully charged, which can cause the battery to burst, and poses fire, burn and electrical shock hazards to consumers.

DEWALT has received two reports of batteries bursting and consumers suffering injuries, including minor lacerations and a minor burn.

The DEWALT battery chargers have model numbers DW9107 and DW9108, which is written on the front of the charger. The recalled DEWALT chargers have date codes from 9616 through 9752 located on the bottom of the charger. The DEWALT chargers are black with yellow lettering. "DEWALT" is written on the front of the chargers.

The Black & Decker Industry & Construction battery chargers have model numbers 97015 and 97016. The model number is written on the front of the chargers. They have date codes from 9616 through 9752, which is located on the bottom of the chargers. The Black & Decker Industry & Construction chargers are black. "Black & Decker Industry and Construction" is written on the front of these chargers.

Home center and hardware stores sold these battery chargers nationwide from May 1996 through August 2000 for between $50 and $60. During the same time, these chargers also were sold with some DEWALT® and Black & Decker Industry & Construction cordless tools.

Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DEWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free replacement. To locate the nearest service center, or for more information, call DEWALT toll-free at (866) 543-3401 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to DEWALT's web site at www.dewalt.com.