PRA number
1998/3676
Published date
Product description
Model Number Dw256, Dw258, Dw266, Dw268, Dw269 Between And Including Date Code 9601 To 9833. Sold From 1/2/98 Until 20/10/98.
Reasons the product is recalled
When The Product Is Subjected To Excessive Humidity It May Deliver To The User A Mild Electrical Buzzing To The Hand.
The hazards to consumers
Electric Shock.
What consumers should do
Users Should Immediately Cease Use Of The Product And Contact Toll Free 1800 816 900 Where They Will Be Directed As To How To Submit The Product For Modification At The Manufactureres Expense.
Supplier
Dewalt Industrial Power Tool Company Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
