2007 DEWALT DC920 DC930 DC935 DC936 DC940 Individual Cordless Drills Safety Recall

Safety Announcement: DEWALT DC920, DC930, DC935, DC936, DC940 Individual Cordless Drills Safety Recall

DEWALT Industrial Tool Company is recalling to repair the following 12 Volt, 14.4 Volt, 18 Volt Heavy-Duty XRP™ Individual Cordless Drills. The trigger switch could over-heat which presents a possible risk of fire.

The following drills may be affected:

Model Number  Description Affected Date/Code Range
 DC920  Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 18 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver    200723 through 200741
 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 Hammerdrill/Cordless Drill/Driver
 
 200627 through 200746
 DC936  Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Hammerdrill/Cordless Drill/Driver  200635 through 200746
 DC940  Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 12 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver  200635 through 200746

Products stamped with an “M” following the date code have been repaired and are NOT affected by this recall.

 

The location of the date code is shown on the photograph below.

 

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If your drill is affected, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY, and call DEWALT toll-free 1-888-742-9168 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday or go to www.DEWALT.com for the location of a service center to obtain a free inspection and repair, if necessary.

 

Recall done in cooperation with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.