[Recalled] Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills — The drills were sold under the brand names, Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills… | CPSC 2001-05-10
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 01150 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 10 May 2001 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The drills were sold under the brand names, Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills. The following chart lists the 1/2" drills included in this recall: Tool Manufacturer Model Numbers of Recalled Tools Serial Numbers or Date Codes of Recalled Tools Recall Hotline Number Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. 1610-1 1630-1 1670-1 1675-1 Serial Numbers: 700B400200013 to 700B400480097 718B400230057 to 718B400480118 472B400200061 to 472B400440188 413B400190567 to 413B400522000 (866) 473-2288 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. DW124 or DW124K Date Codes: 0021 through 0110 (800) 433-9258 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday The model number and serial number/date code are written on an identification plate attached to the drill or stamped into the drill body. Hazards: The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The drills can continue to operate after the trigger is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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