Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stu Recalled for Injury Hazard
Hazard
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.
What You Should Do
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair.
Consumer Contact
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.: (866) 473-2288, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.: (800) 433-9258, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
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Products
Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills
Injuries & Incidents
- Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has received four reports of drill switches sticking in the on position and one report of a hand injury. DEWALT has received three reports of drill switches sticking in the on position but no reported injuries.