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DeWALT Recalls Drills Due to Shock Hazard

Reported: February 5, 2019 Initiated: February 5, 2019 #19059

Product Description

This recall involves the DeWALT DWD110 and DWD112 3/8-inch variable speed reversing drills. The drills are yellow with black accents and have a power cable connected at one end. Only drills with date codes 2017-37-FY through 2018-22-FY are affected. If the drill is marked with an "X" after the date code it has already been inspected and is not affected. The model number is located on a label on the right side of the drill. The date code is etched into the body of the drill below the label. Consumers whose drill does not have a date code, or who cannot locate the date code should contact the company. Product Name UPC DeWALT DWD110 885911037518 DeWALT DWD112 885911057319

Reason for Recall

The drill's wiring can contact internal moving parts, posing a shock hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and contact DeWALT to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Details

Units Affected
About 122,000 (in addition, about 8,000 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the DeWALT DWD110 and DWD112 3/8-inch variable speed reversing drills. The drills are yellow with black accents and have a power cable connected at one end. Only drills with date codes 2017-37-FY through 2018-22-FY are affected. If the drill is marked with an "X" after the date code it has already been inspected and is not affected. The model number is located on a label on the right side of the drill. The date code is etched into the body of the drill below the label. Consumers whose drill does not have a date code, or who cannot locate the date code should contact the company. Product Name UPC DeWALT DWD110 885911037518 DeWALT DWD112 885911057319. Recalled by DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.. Units affected: About 122,000 (in addition, about 8,000 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The drill's wiring can contact internal moving parts, posing a shock hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and contact DeWALT to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 5, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19059.