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DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard

Recall 08-143 · December 20, 2007 · DeWALT

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-143 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 20, 2007
Brand
DeWALT
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
DEWALT Cordless Drills
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 346,000
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • DEWALT Cordless Drills · About 346,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280.; DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md..

Injuries or incidents reported

DEWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

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

Recall history and context

DeWALT appears in 15 CPSC recalls on record. See all DeWALT 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?

DEWALT Cordless Drills (About 346,000 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.