DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard
Home product recall 07-067. Announced by CPSC on Dec 21, 2006.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Dec 21, 2006. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 81,000 units, as CPSC gives them
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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What should you do?
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.
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- How to reach the firm: 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
Which ones are recalled?
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 nameplate are not included in this recall.
About 81,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
DEWALT Model DW660 Cut-Out Tools.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., Towson, Md.
- Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2006 through November 2006 for between $70 and $130, depending on the kit.
- Made in Mexico, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
DEWALT has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to this issue.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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