DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard
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
Photos from the recall notice

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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