DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard
The hazard
The utility bar can break while being used for prying, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Incidents reported: DeWALT has received at least 56 reports of the utility bars breaking, including four reports of injured users.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility bars and contact DEWALT for a gift card worth the full purchase price.
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.
About this recall
This recall involves DeWALT 40" Multi-Functional Utility Bars designed at one end for prying and at the other for gripping boards. The bars are yellow at one end and black at the other. The name "DeWALT" and the model number DWHT55293 are printed in black on the yellow end.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC