CPSC recall · Reported May 10, 2001
CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills
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 …
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis. recalled The drills were sold under the brand names, Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWAL….
CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills was recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis. in May 10, 2001. Reason: The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to…. Verify recall #01150 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The….
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- May 10, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01150 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01150 |
| Date reported | May 10, 2001 |
| Date initiated | May 10, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 58,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair.
- Check the recall number (01150) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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