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Metro
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Metro
Urgent recall for thousands of chainsaws after 20 fire and burn incidents
More than 7,000 battery-powered chainsaws have been recalled in the US because they pose fire and burn hazards. DR Power Equipment recalled about 7,180 of its lithium-ion battery-powered chainsaws on Thursday after receiving '20 reports of incidents of fire, sparks and/or smoke', according to an independent federal regulatory agency protecting people from injury from consumer products. No injuries related to the chainsaws have been reported, stated the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The chainsaws have a black handle and orange buttons, and a label with DR Pulse 62V printed on it. Models are the recall are 414170, 414181, 41418 and 414170R. The model and serial number are found on a white label on the right side of the chainsaw handle. The tools were sold at independent power equipment stores across the country and on the company's website from June 2018 to July 2024. They were priced from $200 to $350. More Trending Customers should stop using the chainsaws immediately and reach out to DR Power for a refund. The company is offering pro-rated refunds for the chainsaws based on their age. Customers must destroy the chainsaw following the company's directions in order to be eligible for some money back. 'Consumers will need to show proof of the chainsaw's destruction by uploading a photograph in accordance with the destruction instructions and filling out the recall form online,' states the announcement. Those who decide to throw away the tool instead should recycle the lithium-ion battery following local and state rules. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Dozens of buses alight as fire rips through Philadelphia bus depot MORE: Are Trump's hardline tariffs and travel bans stopping Brits from visiting the US? MORE: Elon Musk drops Epstein files 'bomb' after Trump's 'derangement syndrome' taunt
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Power tool company recalls chainsaws over fire hazard
(WHTM) — Ahead of Father's Day weekend, check to make sure the perfect power tool isn't on a recall list. The consumer product safety commission recalled more than 7,000 battery-powered chainsaws. The motor in the DR Power Equipment lithium-ion chainsaws can overheat during operation, posing fire and burn hazards. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now So far, consumers reported 20 incidents of fire, smoke and sparks. No injuries have been reported. The chainsaws have a black handle and orange buttons with the label DR Pulse 62V. The recall affects models sold from June 2018 to July 2024 with the following model numbers: 414170, 414181, 41418 and 414170R. Consumers can contact DR Power Equipment with proof of destruction for a pro-rated refund based on the product's age. They should only dispose of the lithium-ion battery at a municipal household hazardous waste collection center. Got a scam DMV text? How they got your number There were 7,180 units sold in the United States, as well as an additional 21 units in Canada. Contact DR Power Equipment here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
