DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-20). Hazards: fire, burn. About 346,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08143 |
| Published | 2007-12-20 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Drills & Bits |
| Products | DEWALT Cordless Drills |
| Firm named in the title | DeWALT |
| Firms | DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 346,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280. |
Description
This recall involves DEWALT individual cordless drills listed below: Model Number Description Date Codes DC920 Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 18 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver 200723 through 200742 DC930 Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver 200625 through 200746 DC935 Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver 200627 through 200746 DC936 Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver 200635 through 200746 DC940 Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 12 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver 200635 through 200746 The model number is printed on a sticker on the side of the unit. The date code is embossed on the bottom of the unit. Units stamped with an "M" following the date code have been repaired and are not included in this recall. The packaging of repaired drills has a green dot sticker near the UPC label.
Hazard
The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the drills immediately and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.
Incidents and injuries
DEWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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