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DEWALT
Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product:
DEWALT Model DW660 Cut-Out Tools
Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Hazard: The cord wire in these units could be damaged
internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has not received any reports
of incidents or injuries related to this issue.
Description: These DEWALT cut-out tools are yellow and
black, and have model number DW660 written on their
nameplate, which is located on the body of the unit. The
recalled tools were manufactured between January 2006
and September 2006, and have date codes ranging from
200601 to 200639. The date code also is located on the
tool’s nameplate. Units with a “V” stamped on the name-
plate are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Major home center and hardware stores nation-
wide from January 2006 through November 2006 for between
$70 and $130, depending on the kit.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cut-out tool
immediately and contact DEWALT for the location of the
nearest service center to receive a free inspection and
repair, if necessary.
Customer Contact: For additional information, consumers
can contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 263-9051 between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the DEWALT Web site at www.DEWALT.com
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DEWALT
Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product:
DEWALT DC305 Model Reciprocating Saws
Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Hazard: The switch on these saws can short circuit, pos-
ing a fire hazard.
Incidents/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 con-
firmed. Another fire reportedly resulted in minor damage,
and the other two incidents resulted in melting damage to
the units. No injuries were reported.
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.
Sold at: Major home centers and hardware stores nation-
wide from May 2006 through November 2006 for between
$380 and $800.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the saws immediately
and contact DEWALT for a free repair.
Customer 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
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NEW YORK, Dec. -- New York was reportedly home to some of
the best shopping deals this holiday season, with shoppers
finding bargains even on Christmas Day. The sound of cash
registers ringing in Manhattan was likened to the sound of
jingle bells ringing by the New York Daily News. The Daily
News said that even on Christmas Day the city that never
sleeps was wide-awake and ready for shopping in stores
ranging from drugstores like Duane Reade to specialty bou-
tiques like Emporio Armani. The customers were welcomed by
businesses that were hoping for a strong close to a holi-
day shopping season that was a bit lacking in luster. Anal-
ysts have predicted that sales for this holiday will be up
less than 5 percent nationally, although Friday and Satur-
day saw an estimated $16.2 billion in sales. "These were
big days but they came up short in terms of traffic and
sales," Bill Martin of the research firm ShopperTrak RCT
Corp, told the Daily News. Most major department stores
opened early Tuesday morning to promote after-Christmas
sales.
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