DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard

Recall date

September 26, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

19211

Sold / distributed

The Home Depot and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com and other online retailers from December 2015 through March 2019 for between $30 and $40.

Why it was recalled

The utility bar can break while being used for prying, posing an injury hazard to the user.

What was recalled

This recall involves DeWALT 40" Multi-Functional Utility Bars designed at one end for prying and at the other for gripping boards. The bars are yellow at one end and black at the other. The name "DeWALT" and the model number DWHT55293 are printed in black on the yellow end.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility bars and contact DEWALT for a gift card worth the full purchase price.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.