DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard

DEWALT Cordless Drills

Date of Recall

2007-12-20

CPSC Release Number

08-143

Manufactured In

Mexico

Units

About 346,000

Manufacturer

DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.

Sold By

Wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280.

Problem/Hazard

The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

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
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

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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