CPSC2019-09-26
DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard
DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.
Hazard
The utility bar can break while being used for prying, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility bars and contact DEWALT for a gift card worth the full purchase price.
Sold at
The Home Depot and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com and other online retailers from December 2015 through March 2019 for between $30 and $40.
Affected count
About 145,000
Injuries reported
DeWALT has received at least 56 reports of the utility bars breaking, including four reports of injured users.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Refund
Products
DeWALT Multi-Functional Utility Bars
Consumer contact
DeWALT toll free at 866-937-9805 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; e-mail at recall@sbdinc.com; or online at www.dewalt.com and click on “Service and Support,” then “Safety Recall Notice” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/DEWALT-Recalls-Utility-Bars-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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