DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 07068. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact DEWALT for a free repair.
CPSC recall 07068 has the recall date 21 Dec 2006. The notice names the firm DEWALT Industrial Tool. The recall has about 44,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Reciprocating Saws.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
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| Units | 44,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | DEWALT Model DC305 Reciprocating Saws, About 44,000, Reciprocating Saws |
| Sold at | Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from May 2006 through November 2006 for between $380 and $800. |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT Industrial Tool Co |
| Made in | Mexico |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Category: Reciprocating Saws
- CPSC recalls of 2006
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 44,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Reciprocating Saws
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name DEWALT Industrial Tool
- 18
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2025 | DEWALT Recalls Grinder Flap Discs Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards |
| 4 Aug 2022 | DeWALT Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million Miter Saws Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards |
| 26 Jan 2022 | DeWALT Recalls 18-inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Injury Hazard |
| 26 Sep 2019 | DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard |
| 5 Feb 2019 | DeWALT Recalls Drills Due to Shock Hazard |
| 25 Jun 2009 | DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard |
| 5 Aug 2008 | DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard |
| 29 Apr 2008 | DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 20 Dec 2007 | DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard |
| 4 Jan 2007 | DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard |
| 21 Dec 2006 | DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard |
| 8 Nov 2006 | DeWalt Recalls Framing Saws and Circular Saws for Laceration Hazard |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07068. https://recallregister.com/product/3516-dewalt-recalls-cordless-reciprocating-saws-for-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07068 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from May 2006 through November 2006 for between $380 and $800.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07068?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 44,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico