DEWALT power tool recall guide for 2026
Key recall status as of September 17, 2026
If you are checking a dewalt power tool recall, start with the model number and date code. DEWALT recalls are usually limited to specific production ranges, not every tool with the same model name. As of September 17, 2026, the most recent item on DEWALT’s U.S. safety notices list is the July 3, 2025 recall of certain grinder flap discs, an accessory used with angle grinders. The main recent powered-equipment recalls include 2024 battery walk-behind mowers, 2022 12-inch sliding compound miter saws, a 2022 DWCS600 corded chainsaw notice, and earlier drill recalls. This guide summarizes the official recall patterns, explains where to check the tool, and outlines what owners should do before using, repairing, or reselling a suspect product. For more industry safety updates, visit our Tool News section.
This article is an editorial summary based on public recall notices from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, DEWALT safety notices, and related official recall information. Because remedies and contact procedures can change, owners should verify the exact model and date code against the official recall notice before shipping, repairing, selling, or continuing to use a tool.
Recent DEWALT recall timeline and what each notice covers
The table below is a practical first-pass checker. It does not replace the official notice, but it helps owners decide whether a tool family needs closer inspection. A familiar model name is not enough. The date code, factory code, repair marking, or inspection marking usually determines whether a specific unit is included.
| Recall date | Product or tool family | Affected identifiers to check | Main hazard described in notices | Listed remedy type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2025 | DEWALT Elite Grinder Series 4.5-inch 40G T27 high-density flap discs | DWA8280HRT and DWA8280RT with date codes 2024-36 to 2024-48 | Abrasive flaps can detach during grinder use, creating laceration and injury hazards | Refund |
| August 15, 2024 | DEWALT battery 21-inch push and self-propelled walk-behind mowers | DCMWP234U2, DCMWP600X2, DCMWSP256U2, and DCMWSP650Y2 with affected 2023 and 2024 date codes | If water enters the handle support while the battery is installed, the mower can fail to shut off or start without a key | Repair |
| August 4, 2022 | DEWALT 12-inch sliding compound miter saws | DWS779, DWS780, and DHS790 with date codes 2019 04 through 2022 04 and without listed repair marks | Rear safety guard can break or detach, causing projectile and laceration hazards | Free repair kit or service-center repair |
| January 26, 2022 | DEWALT DWCS600 Type 1 18-inch 15 amp corded chainsaw | Date codes 2021 23-H5 to 2021 40-H5 | Tool may continue running when switched off, creating an injury hazard | Replacement information through DEWALT |
| February 5, 2019 | DEWALT DWD110 and DWD112 3/8-inch variable-speed reversing drills | Date codes 2017-37-FY through 2018-22-FY; units marked with an X after the date code were listed as already inspected | Internal wiring can contact moving parts, creating a shock hazard | Inspection and repair |
| December 20, 2007 | Selected DEWALT cordless drills | DC920, DC930, DC935, DC936, and DC940 in specified date-code ranges | Trigger switch can overheat, creating a fire hazard | Inspection, repair, or replacement depending on unit condition |
The 2025 grinder flap disc recall is relevant to power tool users
The July 3, 2025 notice is not a recall of an angle grinder body. It covers certain DEWALT Elite Grinder Series flap discs used with angle grinders. That distinction matters because many owners search for a DEWALT power tool recall when the affected item may be a grinder accessory, a battery-platform product, a saw, a drill, or outdoor power equipment.
The affected flap discs are model DWA8280HRT and DWA8280RT, limited to date codes 2024-36 through 2024-48. The date code is printed in a year-week format on the shipping box and stamped on individual discs. The hazard described in the CPSC notice is that ceramic cloth abrasive flaps can detach while the disc is in use. CPSC listed about 17,680 units and reported three incidents involving the flap disc coming apart, including three cut or scrape injuries.
For shop owners, maintenance teams, and contractors, an accessory recall can require the same immediate control as a tool-body recall. A disc on a high-speed grinder creates a direct hazard at the point of operation. If a recalled accessory is found in a bin, truck, gang box, or jobsite storage drawer, it should be isolated instead of returned to general inventory.
The largest recent DEWALT power tool recall involved miter saws
The August 4, 2022 miter saw recall remains one of the most important DEWALT power tool recall events for woodworkers, remodelers, framers, and shop managers. It involved DEWALT 12-inch sliding compound miter saw models DWS779, DWS780, and DHS790. CPSC listed about 1,253,741 units in the United States, with additional units sold in Canada.
The issue was the rear safety guard assembly. The official hazard description states that the rear safety guard can break or detach, creating a projectile hazard for the user or bystanders and a laceration hazard if the user contacts the blade. DEWALT reported hundreds of guard-related incidents and a smaller number of laceration injuries in the official notice.
Owners should not assume every DWS779, DWS780, or DHS790 is affected. The notice identifies date codes 2019 04 through 2022 04. It also excludes certain units with repair-indicating marks, such as a green dot on the nameplate or a black dot on the arm of the saw. Inspection therefore requires more than reading the model badge. Used-tool buyers should request a clear photo of the model plate, date code, and any repair marks before purchase.
Mower and chainsaw recalls show why date codes matter
The 2024 DEWALT battery walk-behind mower recall shows a common issue with modern cordless outdoor equipment: affected units may look identical to later corrected units. The affected mower models include DCMWP234U2, DCMWP600X2, DCMWSP256U2, and DCMWSP650Y2. The official notice identifies date codes 2023 32-58 through 2024 13-58 and states that mowers manufactured after March 2024, beginning with date code 2024 14-58, are not affected.
The hazard involves water entering the mower’s handle support while the battery is installed. Under the described condition, the mower can fail to shut off when the bail handle is released or can start without a key. The CPSC notice listed about 46,200 U.S. units, plus units in Canada, and described reports of failure to shut off as well as one report of a mower starting without a key and causing a finger laceration that did not require medical attention.
The January 26, 2022 DWCS600 chainsaw safety notice is narrower, but the tool type makes it important. DEWALT identified affected DWCS600 Type 1 18-inch 15 amp chainsaws with date codes 2021 23-H5 through 2021 40-H5. The stated issue was that an affected chainsaw might run when the switch is off. With any chainsaw, an unexpected run-on condition is serious enough that owners should stop using the tool until the model and date code have been verified.
Older drill recalls still matter in the used-tool market
Recalled power tools can remain in garages, jobsite trailers, school shops, estate-sale lots, and online marketplaces long after the original announcement. Older DEWALT drill recalls therefore still matter. The February 5, 2019 recall covered DWD110 and DWD112 3/8-inch corded drills with date codes 2017-37-FY through 2018-22-FY. CPSC listed about 122,000 U.S. units, plus additional units in Canada, and described a shock hazard caused by wiring that could contact internal moving parts.
The older December 20, 2007 cordless drill recall covered selected DC920, DC930, DC935, DC936, and DC940 drills in specified date-code ranges. The described problem involved a trigger switch that could overheat, creating a fire hazard. The official notice listed about 346,000 units and reported overheating incidents without injuries or property damage at the time of the notice. See also: Tool Categories.
These older notices are especially relevant when a tool has changed hands. A second owner may never have seen the original packaging, registration email, or retailer notification. If a drill has no visible date code, has a damaged label, or appears close to an affected date-code range, the safer course is to contact DEWALT rather than guess.
How to check a DEWALT tool before using or buying it
A recall check should be part of the inspection routine for any used or long-stored power tool. Start with the model number, then find the date code. On saws, it may be near the nameplate, motor housing, arm, or battery area. On drills, it may be etched or embossed on the housing. On mowers, the notice points owners to the left side of the mower above the rear wheel. On accessories such as flap discs, the code may be printed on the box and stamped on the disc itself.
- Do not rely on color or general appearance. DEWALT tools in the same family can look very similar even when only certain production ranges are included.
- Check for repair marks. Some notices exclude products already inspected or repaired, such as units marked with a specific dot or letter.
- Do not test a suspect tool to see whether the defect happens. A recall hazard may appear only under certain conditions, and a test can expose the user to the same risk the recall is meant to prevent.
- Keep batteries removed where practical. For cordless equipment under review, store the battery separately until the recall status is verified.
- Document the tool. Photograph the model plate, date code, serial information, and any repair mark before contacting the manufacturer or a service center.
For sellers, the legal and ethical standard is higher than simply warning a buyer. CPSC notices state that federal law prohibits selling products subject to a Commission-ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with CPSC. That applies to online listings, garage sales, surplus liquidation, and business fleet disposal. If the tool is recalled and has not been remedied, do not resell it.
What owners should do if their tool may be affected
If a model and date code appear in a recall notice, stop using the product and follow the remedy procedure described by DEWALT and CPSC. The remedy may be a repair, a refund, a replacement, or a repair kit, depending on the product. Do not substitute a general warranty claim for a recall remedy unless DEWALT specifically directs you to do so. A warranty addresses product service; a recall addresses an identified safety risk.
Owners should also avoid informal repairs on recalled safety components. Replacing a guard, switch, handle assembly, or wiring component outside the recall procedure can create uncertainty about whether the product has been corrected to the recall standard. For shared shops, schools, rental fleets, municipal crews, and contractors, recalled tools should be tagged, removed from service, and tracked until the remedy is complete.
Across these notices, the pattern is clear: DEWALT recalls are usually narrow, but the hazards are not minor. They include laceration, shock, fire, projectile, and unexpected-start risks. The practical response is not brand panic; it is disciplined identification. Model number, date code, repair mark, and official remedy status are the facts that determine what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
Is every DEWALT DWS780 miter saw recalled?
No. The 2022 miter saw recall covers specific DWS779, DWS780, and DHS790 units with date codes 2019 04 through 2022 04, and the official notice excludes certain units that already show the listed repair markings. Always check both the model and the date code.
Is the 2025 flap disc recall a DEWALT power tool recall?
It is an accessory recall rather than a recall of the grinder itself. However, it is relevant to power tool users because the affected discs are used on angle grinders and the reported hazard occurs during powered grinding work.
What if I cannot find the date code?
If the product family appears in a recall notice and the date code is missing, unreadable, or confusing, stop using the tool and contact DEWALT or an authorized service channel for guidance. Do not assume the tool is outside the recall just because the code is hard to locate.
Can I sell a recalled DEWALT tool if I disclose the recall?
For products covered by CPSC recall actions, disclosure is not enough. CPSC notices state that federal law prohibits selling products subject to covered recalls. The safer approach is to complete the official remedy first and keep documentation of the repair or replacement.