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DeWALT Recalls Drills Due to Shock Hazard

NOTE: This recall was previously announced independently on January 10, 2019 by the firm due to the government furlough.

  • Recalled drill, the DWD110 and DWD112 drills are similar in appearance. Consumers should check the label to determine their specific drill.
  • Recalled DWD112 Drill showing location of model number and date code. The date code pictured is not within the recall range.
Name of Product:
DEWALT DWD110 and DWD112 drills
Hazard:

The drill’s wiring can contact internal moving parts, posing a shock hazard.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
February 05, 2019
Units:
About 122,000 (in addition, about 8,000 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact

DeWALT toll-free at 855-752-5259 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at recall@sbdinc.com or online at www.dewalt.com and click on Service and Support then Safety Recall Notice for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves the D e WALT DWD110 and DWD112 3/8-inch variable speed reversing drills. The drills are yellow with black accents and have a power cable connected at one end. Only drills with date codes 2017-37-FY through 2018-22-FY are affected. If the drill is marked with an “X” after the date code it has already been inspected and is not affected. The model number is located on a label on the right side of the drill. The date code is etched into the body of the drill below the label. Consumers whose drill does not have a date code, or who cannot locate the date code should contact the company.

Product Name

UPC

D e WALT DWD110

885911037518

D e WALT DWD112

885911057319

 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and contact DeWALT to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
The Home Depot, Lowe’s and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers, from September 2017 through November 2018 for between $60 and $70.
Manufacturer(s):
DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.
Manufactured In:
USA
Recall number:
19-059
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