DEWALT DWCS600, 18-inch corded chain saws Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 20, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
On January 26, 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published Recall Number 22059. This recall involves the DeWALT DWCS600, Type 1 18-inch 15-amp corded chain saws. The recall was initiated by DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Maryland. The chain saws were manufactured in Mexico. Approximately 8,500 units were sold in the United States.

2. Affected Products
The recalled product is the DeWALT DWCS600, Type 1 18-inch 15-amp corded chain saw. The chain saws are yellow with a black handle and motor cover. The words “DeWALT” and “18-in.” are written on the blade. Only chain saws with date codes ranging from 2021 23-H5 to 2021 40-H5 are affected by this recall. The date code is stamped on the bottom of the chain saw, behind the chain/bar. The chain saws were sold at hardware and tool supply stores nationwide from June 2021 through November 2021 for between $130 and $150.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard associated with this product is that the chain saw can remain running when the switch is in the off position, or it can turn on when plugged in. This poses an injury hazard to the user. As of the date of the recall notice, no injuries had been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws. Consumers must contact DeWALT to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the product directly to DeWALT. The recall notice does not specify any other interim safety measures or alternative actions.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by DeWALT is a free replacement chain saw. Consumers will receive the replacement after returning the recalled product using the pre-paid shipping label provided by DeWALT. The remedy option is listed as “Replace.” No refund or repair option is specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact DeWALT toll-free at 855-474-5875 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email the company at recall@sbdinc.com. Additional information is available online at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls or by visiting www.dewalt.com, clicking on “Service and Support,” then “Safety Recall Notice.” The recall notice does not specify a deadline for contacting DeWALT or returning the product.

Additional Information Not Specified in the Recall Notice:
– The specific model number, type, or category ID for the product is not provided in the source data beyond “DWCS600, Type 1.”
– The UPC codes for the product are not listed.
– The names of individual retailers are not specified; only “hardware and tool supply stores nationwide” is stated.
– The manufacturer’s name is not listed separately from the importer in the source data.
– No distributor information is provided.
– No inconjunctions (legal orders) are associated with this recall.
– The recall notice does not include any instructions for consumers who no longer have the original packaging or receipt.

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