DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08143 · Dec 20, 2007 · DeWALT
346,000
units affected
346,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08143
- Date
- Dec 20, 2007
- Company
- DeWALT
- Units affected
- 346,000
- Product
- DEWALT Cordless Drills
- Product type
- Drills & Bits
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- DEWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dewalt cordless drills?
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.
What is the hazard?
The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.