CPSCRecalled Dec 20, 2007 · #08143
DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard
Hazard
The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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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 details
- Product
- DEWALT Cordless Drills
- Type
- Drills & Bits
- Manufacturer
- DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.
- Model numbers
- DC920, 200723, 200742, DC930, 200625, 200746, DC935, 200627, DC9
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280.
- Made in
- Mexico
What you should 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.