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DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard

Reported: December 20, 2007 Initiated: December 20, 2007 #08143

Product Description

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. 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.

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 346,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/DeWALT-Recalls-Cordless-Drills-due-to-Fire-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. 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.. Recalled by DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.. Units affected: About 346,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 20, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08143.

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