CPSC, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Wrenches
CPSC recall 01208. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these electric wrenches immediately and return them to the nearest Milwaukee Factory Service Center or authorized power tool service center for a free repair. Wrenches that have a "X" stamped or etched on the nameplate next to the serial number have already been repaired.
CPSC recall 01208 has the recall date 27 Jul 2001. The notice names the firm Milwaukee Electric Tool. The recall has about 6,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Tools Miscellaneous.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Milwaukee and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,000 |
| Description | The recalled impact wrenches are shaped like drills, but use a forward/reverse (impact) action to tighten/loosen bolts. The wrenches have a red handle, a red and gray body, and the name "Milwaukee" printed on the drill. The model and serial numbers included in this recall can be found on the nameplate located on the body of the tool. Model Numbers Serial Numbers 9070-20 229A401010001 thru 229A401250722 9071-20 239A401010001 thru 239A401250404 9075-20 230A401010001 thru 230A401260104 |
| Product | Electric Wrenches, About 6,000, Tools Miscellaneous |
| Sold at | Home centers, hardware stores, and industrial distributors nationwide sold these wrenches, from March 2001 to July 2001, for between $180 and $280. |
| Manufacturer | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Tools Miscellaneous
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Milwaukee Electric Tool
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | Milwaukee Tool Recalls M18 FUEL 14" and 12" Top Handle Chainsaws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 11 Jul 2007 | Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard |
| 19 Dec 2002 | CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders |
| 13 May 2002 | CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers |
| 10 May 2001 | CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills |
| 10 Oct 1995 | CPSC, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Announce Sander/Grinder Recall |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01208The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01208. https://recallregister.com/product/950-cpsc-milwaukee-electric-tool-corp-announce-recall-of-electric-wrenches/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01208 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Milwaukee and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home centers, hardware stores, and industrial distributors nationwide sold these wrenches, from March 2001 to July 2001, for between $180 and $280.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01208?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Milwaukee Electric Tool?
- 7 CPSC recalls on this register name Milwaukee Electric Tool. This recall is 1 of them.