CPSC, DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazards

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Recall of cordless drill because the trigger switch can overheat on selected models – DC920, 930, 935, 936 and 940.
December 20, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 20, 2007
Release #08-143

DeWalt’s Recall Hotline: (888) 742-9168
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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
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

Model Number Identification:
The Model Number can be found on the side of the drill

Date Code Identification:
Date Code can be found on the bottom of the handle

Repaired or Not Affected:
Units stamped with an “M” following the date code have been repaired and are not

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To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638- 8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Subscribe. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.