CPSC, DeWalt Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Screwdrivers
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.
- Published by source
- 1998-11-05
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-22
- Last verified
- 2026-10-22
Affected
- Manufacturer
- DeWalt Industrial Tool Co.
- Products
- DeWalt corded electric screwdrivers
Whether your exact unit is affected depends on the model, serial number and region in the official notice.
What the official notice says
Risk: The screwdrivers' wiring design can result in the user being shocked.
Remedy / actions:
- Consumers should stop using these screwdrivers immediately and take them to the nearest DeWalt/Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
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Sources
- U.S. CPSC Recalls Tier A · official published 1998-11-05
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