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4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 27, 2016. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 4reports to CPSC
  • Nov 27, 2016the latest report was made
  • Jan 2, 2012the earliest
  • 3with the company’s comments
Brand
Milwaukee
Maker
MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Power drillsPortable, and their accessoriesCPSC’s product type: Portable Power Drills and Accessories (code 855), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Tools & Hardware
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Milwaukee Electric”

By month

2 reports from December 2015 to November 2016; the most in November 2016, 2. 2 earlier reports, since January 2012, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
November 20162
May 20121
January 20121

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 2 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Nov 27, 2016, sent to the company Dec 5, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 19, 2016

    The product, in the report: Milwaukee Electric drill. Model 1650-1 SN:0014286561

    Milwaukee Electric Drill Model 1650-1 SN: 0014286561 Drill continued to run after trigger was released requiring cord to be pulled from receptacle to disable.

    Model
    Model 1650-1
    Serial number
    0014286561
    Where
    Minneapolis, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Milwaukee Electric, made or sold by MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Nov 15, 2016, sent to the company Nov 23, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 8, 2016

    The product, in the report: Homedepot.com Also found in stores. Milwaukee brand Shockwave Impact Duty Steel Driver Bit Set (35-Piece) Model # 48-32-4007 Same type of case used in Model #’s: 48-32-4008 48-32-4009 48-32-4015 48-32-4059 48-89-4630 48-89-4681 48-89-4631 48-89-2331 48-89-4632 48-32-4014 48-32-4013 48-32-4009-48-89-4630

    Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Duty Steel Driver Bit Set (35-Piece), same type of case also used in several other of their bit set cases. Model # 48-32-4007

    Purchased at Home Depot.

    The case is unsafe because it is a pinch point. The consumer holds the case in one hand while accessing a bit from in side the case with the other and shuts it closed. This presents an opportunity to pinch one’s fingers or skin from their fingers inside the hinge area as it closes quickly.

    I noticed the defect after using the product and thought I would be careful. Even with that knowledge, I have pinched my skin leaving blood clots.

    Model
    48-32-4007
    Bought from
    Home Depot
    Bought
    Nov 5, 2016, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Age 36, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Milwaukee, made or sold by MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  3. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made May 29, 2012, sent to the company Jun 6, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 20, 2012

    The product, in the report: Milwaukee Cordless Drill M18 product no. 2601-20 s/n B288C111303269

    I was using a Milwaukee cordless drill, product no 2601-20, s/n B288C111303269, on Monday, 28 May 2012. Unexpectedly, the chuck partially detatched from the drill housing when I operated the drill in reverse, leaving a 1/2” gap between the drill housing and the chuck. When I reversed direction on the drill, the gap closed and pinched the skin on my left palm and pinky finger. My palm was slightly cut, but my pinky finger was severely lacerated. If the bleeding does not stop today my doctor has advised me to seek additional medical attention.

    I have photographed my injuries and have video of how the drill is malfuntioning.

    I puirchased the drill new in 2011. This is the first time the drill malfunctioned in this manner, normal operations over the last year or so since I’ve owned this product did not result in this malfuntion. Now, normal drill operations always result in this malfunction.

    Model
    2601-20
    UPC
    n/a
    Serial number
    B288C111303269
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Apr 7, 2011, about then
    Where
    Parkville, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 46, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Milwaukee, made or sold by MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  4. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jan 2, 2012, sent to the company Jan 10, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 25, 2012

    The product, in the report: Milwaukee 3/8” Close Quarter Angle Drill model 0370-20

    i purchased a Milwaukee drill model 3/8 close quarter angle drill #0370-20 in late 2010 to use on installing kitchen cabinets and for other close quarter uses. i was a California licensed contractor, now retired, and am very familiar with small tool handling. (I am typing now with one hand so please be patient with my typing style.)

    On December 9, 2011 while using the 0370-20 angle drill my right index finger was caught by the drill’s cord almost wrenching my finger off. I am currently still in a cast and the injury was broken knuckles.

    I’ve used the tool before and had a few close calls with it when changing a drill bit or screw bit. The angle drill can only be held one way to use the key to open the chock. during the process of changing a bit the trigger can be accidentally engaged with a slight slip of a finger or thumb. In my case my left thumb slipped slightly touching the trigger while I was holding the key in the chock. The drill started abruptly spinning its cord around my right index finger. The chock key slammed into my right hand palm and the drill cord spun around my right finger almost ripping it off.

    I have another Milwaukee drill that is the pistol type which has a safety feature where the plug can be removed at the drill handle to ensure safe changing of bits with the chock key. The 3/8 0370-20 angle drill does not have any safety features to avoid an accident similar to the one I had. IT IS A DANGEROUS TOOL THAT SHOULD BE REDESIGNED OR REMOVED FROM THE MARKET.

    Model
    3/8” Close Quarter Angle Drill 0370-20
    Bought from
    Home Depot, California
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Santa Clara, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Milwaukee, made or sold by MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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