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More Than 120,000 DeWALT Drills Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

The image shows a similar model of drill, but the ones affected by the recall have cords.
The image shows a similar model of drill, but the ones affected by the recall have cords. | Bidvine, Pexels

If you have a yellow-and-black DeWALT drill in your closet or tool shed, you may want to double check the model. The Maryland-based power tool company has recalled about 122,000 drills because people could get shocked while using them, according to The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

If you’re not sure which model you own, check the label on the right side of the drill. The affected models are two types of 3/8-inch VSR drills that have a power cable on one end. They include the DWD110 (UPC 885911037518) and the DWD112 (UPC 885911057319).

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Drills that are subject to the recall also have a date code of 2017-37-FY through 2018-22-FY, which can be found below the label, etched into the drill. However, if yours has an X after the date code, it’s safe to use because it has been inspected, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

If you own one of these models, stop using it immediately and contact DeWALT for a free inspection and repair. The wiring inside these drills could possibly come in contact with some of its internal moving parts, creating an electric shock. No injuries have been reported yet, though.

DeWALT announced the recall on January 10, but some consumers might not have learned about the issue until this week, when the CPSC posted its recall alert. The delay was due to the government shutdown, according to the CPSC.

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