Recalls: Tools and Hardware

October 20, 2016 Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves the Makita 5057KB 7-1/4" circular saw with dust collector. The model number and serial number are located on the black nameplate under the name "Makita." The saw's housing is a blue-green color and "Makita" is printed on the dust cover. The serial number ranges included in this recall are: 12638-12737, 12978-13027, 13208-13257, 13322-13351, 13376-13405, 13578-13627, 13658-13707 and 13900-13979. Read more.


October 6, 2016 Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

This recall involves Milwaukee-branded hand trucks with model numbers 40615 and 60610. The recalled nylon hand trucks have a one-piece, nylon-molded frame and measure 50 inches tall and 21 inches wide. Model 40615 has a black nylon body, a black foot rest and yellow handles. Model 60610 has a black nylon body, a red foot rest and red handles. The model number is located on the crossbar between the handles of the hand truck. Read more.


December 1, 2015 Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves Drill Master 18-volt cordless drills with item number 68239 and item number 68287. The drills are black with a red switch and were sold with an 18-volt rechargeable battery pack. Item number 68239 was sold individually and item number 68287 was sold as part of a kit, which included a flashlight. The flashlight is not included in the recall. The item number is located on a black label on the right side of the drill, just beneath the serial number. Drills with item number 69651 and item number 69652 are not included in the recall. Read more.


September 9, 2015 Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves the EY3530NQMKW 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Kit and the EYC136NQK 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Combo Kit. The model EY3530 metal cutter saw is a circular metal cutting saw in black with yellow accents. "Panasonic" is printed in white letters on the upper wrap around blade guard. "15.6 V" and "Metal Cutter Saw" are printed in black letters with yellow highlights on the blade guard. The recalled metal cutters are about 13 inches long and 6.7 pounds. The model EY136 combo kit includes the EY3530 circular metal cutting saw and also includes a drill and other accessories. The model number and date code are located on the bottom of the lower support, between the battery and the blade. The first number in the date code is the year, the second and the third are the month and the last four digits are the production number. Date Codes 3120001 through 3120030 4010001 through 4010030 4030001 through 4030030 4080001 through 4080060 5010001 through 5010060 Read more.


August 26, 2015 Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard

This recall involves the Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool with date codes 407 through 505. The model number and date codes are located on the name plate of the product, which is on the side opposite the Dremel logo. Products are dark gray with a silver label and blue control buttons and have 8V lithium ion batteries. Read more.


August 19, 2015 Grizzly Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall involves Grizzly 10-inch hybrid table saws with model number G0771 and serial number between TS2014060001 and TS2014111244 or a date code between 06/2014 and 11/2014. The Grizzly logo, "G0771," the serial number and the date code are printed on the side of the table saw's enclosed white metal base. Grizzly.com is printed on a green band on the bottom of the base. Read more.


April 28, 2015 Whistler Recalls Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart and Power Supply Units Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart & Power Supply 12V power supplies, with model numbers starting with WJS-3000. The pocket-sized jumpstart power supplies measure about 5.1 inches tall x 3 inches wide x 0.9 inches deep; and were sold in red, black, yellow and pink. They have detachable jumper cables; built-in high output LED flashlight with emergency flashing patterns; and a USB port to charge phones, tablets and cameras among other electronic devices. The Jump&Go and Whistler logos are printed on the front of the unit. Recalled units have date codes in YYYY/WW format from 201404 through 201439. The model number and date code are on the back of the unit under the colored silicone boot. The date code is stamped directly on the case adjacent to the operational label. The model number is on the operational label. Units that have a serial number on the operation label are not included in this recall. Read more.


March 6, 2015 Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard

The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is used by ice fishermen to cut circular holes in ice to access the water and fish below. The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is a 24-pound black and red unit powered by an electric motor and a rechargeable 50-volt lithium ion battery. The auger has two handles, a power switch, a trigger switch and a drill, and is identified with the logo for StrikeMaster Ice Augers on the front of the powerhead. It also is identified as a Lithium Lazer™ on the top of the powerhead. Read more.


February 25, 2015 Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 and were manufactured from January 2009 to October 2011. The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member. Read more.


February 19, 2015 Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard

This recall involves the Pressmaster Xcelite professional stripping tool for round cables of all insulation types. The tool is black and is approximately six inches long. "Xcelite" "CJS 200" are printed on the face of the tool. Read more.