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Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has received four reports of drill switches sticking in the on position and one report of a hand injury. DEWALT has received three reports of drill switches sticking in the on position but no reported injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md., Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Recall number
- 01-150
- Units
- About 58,000
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills
CPSC product type: Drills & Bits
Recall contact information
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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