Product Recall Number: 01-208
Why was Electric wrenches recalled?
The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 01-208
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2001-07-26
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Electric wrenches
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 6,000 electric wrenches. The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers.Milwaukee and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.The recalled impact wrenches are shaped like drills, but use a forward/reverse (impact) action to tighten/loosen bolts. The wrenches have a red handle, a red and gray body, and the name "Milwaukee" printed on the drill. The model and serial numbers included in this recall can be found on the nameplate located on the body of the tool. Model NumbersSerial Numbers9070-20229A401010001 thru 229A4012507229071-20239A401010001 thru 239A4012504049075-20230A401010001 thru 230A401260104Home centers, hardware stores, and industrial distributors nationwide sold these wrenches from March 2001 to July 2001 for between $180 and $280.Consumers should stop using these electric wrenches immediately and return them to the nearest Milwaukee Factory Service Center or authorized power tool service center for a free repair. Consumers also can call Milwaukee toll-free at (866) 473-2288 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can locate the nearest service facility by visiting the company's website at www.mil-electric-tool.com.Wrenches that have a "X" stamped or etched on the nameplate next to the serial number have already been repaired.
Hazard Description: The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 6,000
Incidents: Milwaukee and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these electric wrenches immediately and return them to the nearest Milwaukee Factory Service Center or authorized power tool service center for a free repair.
Sold At: Home centers, hardware stores, and industrial distributors nationwide sold these wrenches from March 2001 to July 2001 for between $180 and $280.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed