Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Electric drills sold under the Milwaukee Electric Tool and DEWALT brand names are being recalled due to defective switches manufactured by Eaton Corp. The switches can stick, causing the drills to continue operating after the trigger is released, which creates an injury risk to users. The recalled Milwaukee models are 1610-1, 1630-1, 1670-1, and 1675-1, with specific serial number ranges listed in the recall. The recalled DEWALT models are DW124 and DW124K with date codes ranging from 0021 through 0110.
Consumers can identify recalled drills by locating the model number and serial number or date code on an identification plate attached to the drill or stamped into the drill body. According to the recall, affected consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair. Milwaukee Electric Tool can be reached at (866) 473-2288 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. can be reached at (800) 433-9258 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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