Cpsc, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall Of Electric Drills

Recalling firm

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.

Product

Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills

Reason

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.

Classification

Class II

Category

consumer product recall

Country

United States

Agency

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Recall date

2001-05-10

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3187b9ee-fd8b-42d5-886a-2ea152f1fc63