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DEWALT Cordless Drills

Class I - Dangerous
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: December 20, 2007 DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md. Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 346,000)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.
Reason for Recall:
The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
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.

Product Images

DEWALT Cordless Drills

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 346,000)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 08143

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