CPSC recall 01-150, announced May 10, 2001, covers Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills (about 58,000 units). The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair. Recall contact: call (866) 473-2288 or (800) 433-9258.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md., Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Product type
- Drills
- Recall number
- 01-150
- Units
- About 58,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home center and hardware stores, industrial tool distributors, and factory service dealers sold these drills with the Eaton switches nationwide, from May 2000 to April 2001, for between $300 and $555.
Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills
CPSC product type: Drills & Bits
Recall contact information
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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