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.

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Reason 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.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Dewalt Industrial Power Tool Company Pty Ltd

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 1998/3676 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.