CPSC2001-05-10
CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 58,000
Injuries reported
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.
Products
Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Power-Tool-Manufacturers-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-DrillsDon't want to check this manually?
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