DEWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard

DEWALT Multi-Functional Utility Bars

Date of Recall

2019-09-26

CPSC Release Number

19-211

Manufactured In

Mexico

Units

About 145,000

Importer

DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

The utility bar can break while being used for prying, posing an injury hazard to the user.

Injuries/Incidents

DeWALT has received at least 56 reports of the utility bars breaking, including four reports of injured users.

Description

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.

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

DeWALT toll free at 866-937-9805 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; e-mail at [email protected]; or online at www.dewalt.com and click on "Service and Support," then "Safety Recall Notice" for more information.

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