July
27, 2001
Milwaukee
Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 6,000
electric wrenches. The wrenches have power cords that can release from the
handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers. Milwaukee has
not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to
prevent the possibility of injuries.
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. Home centers, hardware stores, and industrial
distributors nationwide sold these wrenches from March 2001 to July 2001 for
between $180 and $280.
Model
Numbers Serial
Numbers
9070-20 229A401010001
thru 229A401250722
9071-20
239A401010001
thru 239A401250404
9075-20
230A401010001
thru 230A401260104
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. Consumers also can call Milwaukee toll-free
at (866) 473-2288 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Consumers can locate the nearest service facility by visiting the company's
website at www.mil-electric-tool.com.
Wrenches that have an "X" stamped or etched on the nameplate next to
the serial number have already been repaired.