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Recall #08-143 · Published December 20, 2007

DEWALT Cordless Drills

DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for DEWALT Cordless Drills from DEWALT Cordless on December 20, 2007. CPSC identifies this hazard: The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: 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.

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Recalled Drill and details
Recalled Drill and details
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Additional identifying details

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.

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and injuries

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

Official 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.

Product and sales details

Brand
DEWALT Cordless
Manufacturer
DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.
Recall number
08-143
Units
About 346,000
Manufactured in
Mexico
Sold at / sales period
Wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280.

DEWALT Cordless Drills

CPSC product type: Drills & Bits

Recall contact information

Call DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9168 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit firm's Web site at www.DEWALT.com

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