Various Hilti DHS gas cut-off saws recalled due to injury hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled Hiliti DHS gas cut-off saw and contact Hilti to obtain a replacement screw/washer set.
Affected products
This recall involves 3 models of Hilti DHS gas cut-off saws. Affected products may be identified by the model and serial number located on the rating plate.
Model |
Serial Number |
|---|---|
DSH-600-X |
58120xxxx – 58202xxxx |
DSH 700-X |
77120xxxx – 77202xxxx |
DSH 900-X 16” |
83120xxxx – 83202xxxx |
Issue
The recalled product may cause an injury hazard. The washer on the screw that secures the blade does not meet company specifications as fragments of a broken washer may break away and fly off during operation.
As of August 24th, 2022 the company has received no report of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hilti DHS gas cut-off saw and contact Hilti to obtain a replacement screw/washer set.
For more information, consumers can contact Hilti Corporation by telephone at 918-269-3286 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or by email at tish.holmes@hilti.com.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 105 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from July 2021 to February 2022.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Italy
Details
Retailer
Home Depot Canada
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
Importer
Hilti (Canada) Corporation
Oakville
Ontario
CANADA
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