I just received a Tools of the Trade email and saw that DeWalt is recalling some of its 18V XRP drills. Can’t find an actual recall notice but apparently it will be coming.
http://www.toolsofthetrade.net/industry-news.asp?articleID=627766§ionID=1519
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missing their earnings might have to do with them charging an absurdly high 179 for a battery and a charger... crazy.
Edited 12/18/2007 5:15 pm ET by bc
http://www.dewalt.com/us/search/search_results.asp?Site=core
DEWALT DC920, DC930, DC935, DC936, DC940 Individual Cordless Drills Safety Recall
Safety Recall Notice
DEWALT DC920, DC930, DC935, DC936, DC940 Individual Cordless Drills Safety Recall
DEWALT Industrial Tool Company is recalling to repair the following 12 Volt, 14.4 Volt, 18 Volt Heavy-Duty XRPâ„¢Individual Cordless Drills. The trigger switch could over-heat which presents a possible risk of fire.
Products stamped with an “M†following the date code have been repaired and are NOT affected by this recall..
The location of the date code is shown on the photograph below.
If your drill is affected, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY, and call DEWALT toll-free:
1-888-742-9168
Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday or go to
http://www.DEWALT.com
for the location of a service center to obtain a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
Recall done in cooperation with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Gord