DeWALT Recalls Drills Due to Shock Hazard

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

Recall #: 19059
Affected scope: About 122,000 (in addition, about 8,000 were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md. recalled This recall involves the DeWALT DWD110 and DWD112 3/8-inch variable speed reversing drill….

DeWALT Recalls Drills Due to Shock Hazard was recalled by DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md. in February 5, 2019. Reason: The drill's wiring can contact internal moving parts, posing a shock hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and contact DeWALT to schedul…. Verify recall #19059 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md. issued this CPSC recall-The drill's wiring can contact internal moving parts, posing a shock hazard..

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agency class: February 5, 2019
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19059 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.

Product description

This recall involves the DeWALT 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 DeWALT DWD110 885911037518 DeWALT DWD112 885911057319

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	19059
Date reported	February 5, 2019
Date initiated	February 5, 2019
Recalling firm	DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.
Affected scope	About 122,000 (in addition, about 8,000 were sold in Canada)
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 immediately stop using the recalled drills and contact DeWALT to schedule a free inspection and repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 5, 2019. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19059.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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