CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Wrenches
Published: July 27, 2001Recall ID: 01208Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled impact wrenches are shaped like drills, but use a forward/reverse (impact) action to tighten/loosen bolts. The wrenches have a red handle, a red and gray body, and the name "Milwaukee" printed on the drill. The model and serial numbers included in this recall can be found on the nameplate located on the body of the tool. Model Numbers Serial Numbers 9070-20 229A401010001 thru 229A401250722 9071-20 239A401010001 thru 239A401250404 9075-20 230A401010001 thru 230A401260104
Affected Products
Electric Wrenches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Milwaukee-Electric-Tool-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Wrenches |
| Title | CPSC, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Wrenches |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/electric-wrench.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled electric wrench |
| Hazards › Name | The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Milwaukee and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Electric Wrenches |
| Products › Type | Tools Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2177 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,000 |
| Recall I D | 950 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these electric wrenches immediately and return them to the nearest Milwaukee Factory Service Center or authorized power tool service center for a free repair. Wrenches that have a "X" stamped or etched on the nameplate next to the serial number have already been repaired. |
| Retailers › Name | Home centers, hardware stores, and industrial distributors nationwide sold these wrenches, from March 2001 to July 2001, for between $180 and $280. |
| Recall Date | 2001-07-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled impact wrenches are shaped like drills, but use a forward/reverse (impact) action to tighten/loosen bolts. The wrenches have a red handle, a red and gray body, and the name "Milwaukee" printed on the drill. The model and serial numbers included in this recall can be found on the nameplate located on the body of the tool. Model Numbers Serial Numbers 9070-20 229A401010001 thru 229A401250722 9071-20 239A401010001 thru 239A401250404 9075-20 230A401010001 thru 230A401260104 |
| Recall Number | 01208 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can call Milwaukee toll-free at (866) 473-2288 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can locate the nearest service facility by visiting the company's website at www.mil-electric-tool.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-03-24T00:00:00 |