DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 07072. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.
CPSC recall 07072 has the recall date 4 Jan 2007. The notice names the firm DEWALT Industrial Tool. The recall has about 13,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Generators.
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| Incidents and injuries | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 13,800 |
| Description | The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900-watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The generators are black and yellow. "DEWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R" stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall. |
| Product | DEWALT DG2900 Portable Generators, About 13,800, Generators |
| Sold at | Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December 2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000. |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT Industrial Tool Co |
| Made in | Japan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 13,800Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Generators
- 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 |
| 21 Dec 2006 | DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire 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 |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07072The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07072. https://recallregister.com/product/3519-dewalt-recalls-portable-generators-due-to-electric-shock-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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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 07072 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December 2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07072?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 13,800
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Japan