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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: DEWALT Cordless Drills
Units: About 346,000
Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of
Towson, Md.
Hazard: The trigger switch of the cordless drill can
overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has received 11 reports of
trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have
been reported.
Description: This recall involves DEWALT individual
cordless drills listed below:
| Model
Number | Description | Date Codes |
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| 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.
Sold at: Wholesale distributors and retailers from
about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and
$280.
Manufactured in: Mexico
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.
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
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