DeWalt Earphones Recalled Because They’re Bursting Into Flames

DeWalt’s Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones have been recalled as a result of customers report some items have burst into flames, in response to a brand new press launch from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Over 300,000 have been bought within the U.S. since December 2019.

The Bluetooth earphones, made in China and imported by an organization referred to as E-filliate in California, retail for $60 and have been bought at Home Depot, Lowes, and different retailers, together with cyberguys.com, in response to the CPSC.

E-filliate has acquired no less than 61 shopper reviews of the DeWalt wi-fi earphones overheating throughout both charging or use. There have additionally been no less than 5 reviews of the earphones catching hearth and 4 reviews of “minor” accidents, although it’s not clear what sort of accidents particularly have been reported.

“Consumers should immediately stop using the wireless earphones and contact E-filliate to receive a pre-paid shipment label to return the product directly to E-filliate in order to receive a free replacement,” the CPSC says.

The web site to use for a alternative might be discovered here. 

The particular manufacturing codes which were recalled are under:

• D4 1910
• D4 1912
• D4 2003
• D4 2004
• D4 2006
• D4 2009
• D4 2011
• D4 2012
• D4 2101
• D4 2103
• D4 2104

If your mannequin doesn’t have a producing code the CPSC advises that your earphones are included on this recall.

Curiously, the CPSC solely names E-filliate as the corporate behind the recall and the recall isn’t famous on DeWalt’s website for some unknown purpose. Presumably, DeWalt licensed its title to get these earphones made however had nothing to do with the manufacturing. DeWalt didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark early Thursday.

If it is advisable to ask questions in regards to the recall the CPSC encourages customers to name E-filliate toll-free at 888-979-4439 between 11 a.m. and eight p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday by way of Friday. Consumers may also e-mail the corporate about this particular recall at DW2091@efilliate.com.