CPSC2001-07-27
CPSC, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Wrenches
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.
Hazard
The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these electric wrenches immediately and return them to the nearest Milwaukee Factory Service Center or authorized power tool service center for a free repair. Wrenches that have a "X" stamped or etched on the nameplate next to the serial number have already been repaired.
Sold at
Home centers, hardware stores, and industrial distributors nationwide sold these wrenches, from March 2001 to July 2001, for between $180 and $280.
Affected count
About 6,000
Injuries reported
Milwaukee and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Products
Electric Wrenches
Consumer contact
Consumers can call Milwaukee toll-free at (866) 473-2288 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can locate the nearest service facility by visiting the company's website at www.mil-electric-tool.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Milwaukee-Electric-Tool-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-WrenchesDon't want to check this manually?
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