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Product Recall Number: 08-143

Why was DEWALT Cordless Drills recalled?

The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

DEWALT Cordless Drills
Here's product recall specific data for DEWALT Cordless Drills.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-143

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-12-19

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: DEWALT Cordless Drills

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 346,000 DEWALT Cordless Drills. The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: DEWALT Cordless DrillsUnits: About 346,000Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.Hazard: The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description: This recall involves DEWALT individual cordless drills listed below:Model NumberDescriptionDate CodesDC920Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 18 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver200723 through 200742DC930Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver200625 through 200746DC935Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver200627 through 200746DC936Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver200635 through 200746DC940Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 12 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver200635 through 200746The 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.Sold at: Wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280.Manufactured in: MexicoRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: Call DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9168 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit firm's website at www.DEWALT.com.

  • Hazard Description: The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace, Repair

  • Units: About 346,000

  • Incidents: DEWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Mexico

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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