CPSC, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Wrenches
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-208 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 27, 2001
- Brand
- Milwaukee Electric Tool
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Electric Wrenches
- Hazard
- Electric shock hazard
- Hazard type
- Electric shock
- Units
- About 6,000
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 24, 2026
What was recalled
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Electric Wrenches · About 6,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Home centers, hardware stores, and industrial distributors nationwide sold these wrenches, from March 2001 to July 2001, for between $180 and $280.; Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis..
Injuries or incidents reported
Milwaukee and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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
Recall history and context
Milwaukee Electric Tool appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Milwaukee Electric Tool recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Electric Wrenches (About 6,000 units). The recalled impact wrenches are shaped like drills, but use a forward/reverse (impact) action to tighten/loosen bolts.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Electric shock hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 24, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.