Reported Sep 26, 2019
DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard
DeWALT Industrial Tool Company of Towson, Md.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility bars and contact DEWALT for a gift card worth the full purchase price.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- DeWALT Multi-Functional Utility Bars
- Amount recalled
- About 145,000
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The utility bar can break while being used for prying, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: DeWALT has received at least 56 reports of the utility bars breaking, including four reports of injured users.
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