Recalls / 2001-05-10

CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills

01150 · Recalled 2001-05-10 · CPSC page

Description

The drills were sold under the brand names, Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills. The following chart lists the 1/2" drills included in this recall: Tool Manufacturer Model Numbers of Recalled Tools Serial Numbers or Date Codes of Recalled Tools Recall Hotline Number Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. 1610-1 1630-1 1670-1 1675-1 Serial Numbers: 700B400200013 to 700B400480097 718B400230057 to 718B400480118 472B400200061 to 472B400440188 413B400190567 to 413B400522000 (866) 473-2288 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. DW124 or DW124K Date Codes: 0021 through 0110 (800) 433-9258 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday The model number and serial number/date code are written on an identification plate attached to the drill or stamped into the drill body.

Hazards

The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The drills can continue to operate after the trigger is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Reported injuries

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has received four reports of drill switches sticking in the on position and one report of a hand injury. DEWALT has received three reports of drill switches sticking in the on position but no reported injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills		About 58,000

Parties

Manufacturers: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., Eaton Corp.
Sold at: Home center, hardware stores, industrial tool distributors, factory service dealers sold these drills with the Eaton switches nationwide, from May 2000 to April 2001, for, $555.

Consumer contact

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.: (866) 473-2288, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.: (800) 433-9258, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

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Source: CPSC recall 01150. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.