CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 20, 2007

DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280.
Injuries
DEWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufacturer
DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.
Recall Number
08143

Product Information

Product Name
DEWALT Cordless Drills
Product Type
Drills & Bits
Number of Units
About 346,000
Manufacturer Name
DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.
Manufactured In
Mexico

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Website www.DEWALT.com
Full Contact Information

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