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DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard

Name: DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard
Brand: DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.
SKU: CPSC-08143
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: December 20, 2007Recall ID: 08143Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

DEWALT Cordless Drills

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/DeWALT-Recalls-Cordless-Drills-due-to-Fire-Hazard
Title	DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a7d2306d818b436e9aa228390c9ec009.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled Drill and details
Hazards › Name	The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	DEWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Products › Name	DEWALT Cordless Drills
Products › Type	Drills & Bits
Products › Category I D	1917
Products › Number Of Units	About 346,000
Recall I D	4162
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	Wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280.
Recall Date	2007-12-20T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	08143
Manufacturers › Name	DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.
Consumer Contact	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
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Mexico

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Recalling FirmDEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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