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Electric Wrenches — recall 01208

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2001-07-27

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
01208
Date of alert
2001-07-27
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The recalled impact wrenches are shaped like drills, but use a forward/reverse (impact) action to tighten/loosen bolts. The wrenches have a red handle, a red and gray body, and the name "Milwaukee" printed on the drill. The model and serial numbers included in this recall can be found on the nameplate located on the body of the tool. Model Numbers Serial Numbers 9070-20 229A401010001 thru 229A401250722 9071-20 239A401010001 thru 239A401250404 9075-20 230A401010001 thru 230A401260104 Hazards: The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Milwaukee-Electric-Tool-Corp-Announce-Rec

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