CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 01150
Milwaukee Electric Tool 1/2" drills and DEWALT 1/2" Stud & Joist Drills
Published February 25, 2026 · Recall initiated: May 10, 2001
What's the 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 to do
Consumers should stop using these drills immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free tool repair.
Recall details
- Brand
- Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.
- Manufacturer
- Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.
- Distributor
- Home center and hardware stores, industrial tool distributors, and factory service dealers sold these drills with the Eaton switches nationwide, from May 2000 to April 2001, for between $300 and $555.
- Country
- US
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