CPSC, DeWalt Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Screwdrivers

危险说明 Hazard

• The screwdrivers' wiring design can result in the user being shocked.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

The screwdrivers were sold under the DeWalt, GRABBER, and Black & Decker Industry & Construction brand names. The DeWalt, model numbers are DW251, DW252, DW257, DW260K, DW265, DW266, DW267, DW268, DW268G, DW269, DW272, DW274, DW274-220, DW274W, DW275QD (Quik Drive ), DW276, DW281, DW282 and DW284. The GRABBER model numbers are 4060 and 4063. The Black & Decker Industry & Construction model numbers are 2121, 2125 and 2141. Only numeric date codes from 9601 to 9833 are included in this recall. The date code is followed by various letters. Those date codes ending with an "R" have already been repaired. The model number and date code are located on the nameplate, which is on the right hand side of the screwdriver when viewed from the back. The DeWalt and Quik Drive corded screwdrivers have a yellow housing with black accents. The GRABBER models have a black housing. The Black & Decker Industry & Construction models have a charcoal-gray housing.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• DeWalt has received reports of 40 of these screwdrivers causing shocks during use. There have been three reports of injuries resulting from these shocks.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these screwdrivers immediately and take them to the nearest DeWalt/Black & Decker service center for a free repair.

消费者联系信息

To find the nearest service center or for more information, consumers should call DeWalt toll-free at (800) 433-9258 between 8 a.m and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.

相关企业

制造商：DeWalt Industrial Tool Co., of Hampstead, Md.

零售商：Major chain home centers and hardware stores, as well as local hardware stores, nationwide sold these screwdrivers, from November 1996 through September 1998, for about $69 to $169, depending on the model.