DR Power Equipment Recalls Battery-Powered Chainsaws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Official action

Source. US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Official identifier. 25-323

Date. 2025-06-05

Jurisdiction. United States

Hazard (official). The motor controller of the recalled chainsaw can overheat during operation of the unit, posing fire and burn hazards.

Action / remedy (official). 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.

Product. Battery-Powered Chainsaws

Identification details. 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.

Units. About 7,180 (In addition, about 21 were sold in Canada)

Incidents reported by CPSC. The firm has received 20 reports of incidents of fire, sparks and/or smoke. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy type. Refund

Sold at. Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at https://drpower.com from June 2018 through July 2024 for between $200 and $350.

Official record

Licence: US Government recall data made available for business and application reuse

Attribution: Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice