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DeWALT is recalling its 40-inch Multi-Functional Utility Bars because they can break while being used for prying, which poses an injury hazard. The company has received at least 56 reports of the bars breaking, including four reports of injured users. Consumers who own these bars are advised to stop using them immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3236-dewalt-utility-bar-recall-breakage-hazard.
“DeWALT Utility Bar Recall: Breakage Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3236-dewalt-utility-bar-recall-breakage-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8673 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/DEWALT-Recalls-Utility-Bars-Due-to-Injury-Hazard).
DeWALT recalled Multi-Functional Utility Bars due to an injury hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Sept. 26, 2019. Owners should stop using the bars and contact DeWALT for a gift card covering the full purchase price.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: DeWALT
Product: Multi-Functional Utility Bars
Model number: DWHT55293
Description: 40-inch bars, yellow at one end and black at the other, with "DeWALT" printed in black on the yellow end
Sold at: The Home Depot, other hardware stores nationwide, www.amazon.com, and other online retailers
Sale period: December 2015 through March 2019
Price: Between $30 and $40
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility bars and contact DEWALT for a gift card worth the full purchase price. Contact DeWALT toll free at 866-937-9805 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at recall@sbdinc.com, or online at www.dewalt.com under “Service and Support” then “Safety Recall Notice.”
The hazard
The utility bar can break while being used for prying, posing an injury hazard to the user. DeWALT has received at least 56 reports of the utility bars breaking, including four reports of injured users.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Chainsaws Recall (2025-10-30), DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall (2026-08-06), and DR Power Leaf Vacuums Recall (2026-01-08).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for DeWALT 40-inch Multi-Functional Utility Bars that are yellow at one end and black at the other. The name "DeWALT" and model number DWHT55293 should be printed in black on the yellow end.
Brand
DeWALT
Product
DeWALT Multi-Functional Utility Bars
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using the utility bars
Immediately cease using the recalled DeWALT utility bars to avoid injury from potential breakage.
Contact DeWALT for a gift card
Call DeWALT toll free at 866-937-9805 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday), email recall@sbdinc.com, or visit www.dewalt.com and click on 'Service and Support' then 'Safety Recall Notice' to receive a gift card worth the full purchase price.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility bars and contact DEWALT for a gift card worth the full purchase price.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “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.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact DeWALT
We’ve drafted a message you can send DeWALT to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8673 — DeWALT Utility Bar Recall: Breakage Hazard
Hello,
I own a DeWALT Utility Bar Recall: Breakage Hazard that is covered by recall 8673 from DeWALT.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility bars and contact DEWALT for a gift card worth the full purchase price.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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