DR Power Equipment Recalls Battery-Powered Chainsaws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC · June 5, 2025
- DR Power Equipment Recalls Battery-Powered Chainsaws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards — CPSC recall announced .
- Hazard: The motor controller of the recalled chainsaw can overheat during operation of the unit, posing fire and burn hazards..
- Units affected: About 7,180 (In addition, about 21 were sold in Canada).
- Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact DR Power for a refund. Consumers will….
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Posted
- Status
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled…
- Source ID
- 25323
Description
This recall involves DR Power Equipment lithium-ion battery-powered chainsaws with the following model numbers: 414170, 414181, 41418 and 414170R. The chainsaws have a black handle and orange buttons, and a label printed with DR Pulse 62V. The model and serial number are printed on a white label located on the right side of the chainsaw handle. Note: If you choose to dispose of the recalled chainsaw's lithium-ion battery, do not throw this lithium-ion battery in the trash, in the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this lithium-ion battery for disposal. Before taking your battery to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
- Products
- Battery-Powered Chainsaws
- Sold at
- Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at https://drpower.com from June 2018 through July 2024 for between $200 and $350.
- Incidents
- The firm has received 20 reports of incidents of fire, sparks and/or smoke. No injuries have been reported.
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