CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-795.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-795.
Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Center And Hardware Stores, Industrial Tool Distributors, And Factory Service Dealers Sold These Drills With The Eaton Switches Nationwide, From May 2000 To April 2001, For Between $300 And $555. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-795.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.: (866) 473-2288, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.: (800) 433-9258, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
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Home Center And Hardware Stores, Industrial Tool Distributors, And Factory Service Dealers Sold These Drills With The Eaton Switches Nationwide, From May 2000 To April 2001, For Between $300 And $555. Recall FAQ
Home Center And Hardware Stores, Industrial Tool Distributors, And Factory Service Dealers Sold These Drills With The Eaton Switches Nationwide, From May 2000 To April 2001, For Between $300 And $555. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills. The notice was published on May 10, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 58,000 units are potentially affected.