Recalled Jun 5, 2025 · #25323
DR Power Equipment Recalls Battery-Powered Chainsaws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard
The motor controller of the recalled chainsaw can overheat during operation of the unit, posing fire and burn hazards.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Battery-Powered Chainsaws
- Type
- —
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- 414170, 414181, 41418, 414170R
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at https://drpower.com from June 2018 through July 2024 for between $200 and $350.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact DR Power for a refund. Consumers will receive a pro-rated refund for the chainsaw tool based on the chainsaw's age. Consumers will need to show proof of the chainsaw's destruction by uploading a photograph in accordance with the destruction instructions and filling out the recall form online. For instructions on destroying the chainsaw, visit https://www.drpower.com/BPC-recall. If consumers choose to dispose of the recalled chainsaw's lithium-ion battery, consumers should recycle the lithium-ion batteries in accordance with local and state regulations.