DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08143. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the drills immediately and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.
CPSC recall 08143 has the recall date 20 Dec 2007. The notice names the firm DEWALT Industrial Tool. The recall has about 346,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Drills & Bits.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | DEWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 346,000 |
| Description | This recall involves DEWALT individual cordless drills listed below: Model Number Description Date Codes DC920 Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 18 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver 200723 through 200742 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 Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver 200627 through 200746 DC936 Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver 200635 through 200746 DC940 Heavy-Duty XRP™ 1/2" (13mm) 12 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver 200635 through 200746 The model number is printed on a sticker on the side of the unit. The date code is embossed on the bottom of the unit. Units stamped with an "M" following the date code have been repaired and are not included in this recall. The packaging of repaired drills has a green dot sticker near the UPC label. |
| Product | DEWALT Cordless Drills, About 346,000, Drills & Bits |
| Sold at | Wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280. |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT Industrial Tool Company |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 346,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Drills & Bits
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name DEWALT Industrial Tool
- 18
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2025 | DEWALT Recalls Grinder Flap Discs Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards |
| 4 Aug 2022 | DeWALT Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million Miter Saws Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards |
| 26 Jan 2022 | DeWALT Recalls 18-inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Injury Hazard |
| 26 Sep 2019 | DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard |
| 5 Feb 2019 | DeWALT Recalls Drills Due to Shock Hazard |
| 25 Jun 2009 | DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard |
| 5 Aug 2008 | DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard |
| 29 Apr 2008 | DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 4 Jan 2007 | DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard |
| 21 Dec 2006 | DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard |
| 21 Dec 2006 | DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard |
| 8 Nov 2006 | DeWalt Recalls Framing Saws and Circular Saws for Laceration Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08143The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08143. https://recallregister.com/product/4162-dewalt-recalls-cordless-drills-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08143 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
DEWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08143?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 346,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico