CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers
Why was CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless recalled?
The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using their drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair. Contact: Consumers may call Black & Decker at (866) 821-5444 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For additional information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.blackanddecker.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Firestorm and "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/drivers
- Company
- Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Quantity
- About 950,000
- Sold at
- Home centers and hardware stores throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada sold the drill/drivers, from March 1999 through December 2001, for between $50 and $200. The drill/drivers were sold separately and as part of various tool kits.
- Recall date
- August 20, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Black and Decker has received 45 reports of drill switches overheating, causing two minor burns.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled cordless drill/drivers are orange and bear the word "Firestorm" or jade and bear the words "Quantum Pro." The drill/drivers have the following model numbers and date codes: Description Model Number Date Code Ranges 14.4 volt Firestorm CD632 990852 thru 20005052 14.4 volt Firestorm HP532 990152 thru 20001652 14.4 volt Firestorm FS1442 20002252 thru 20011852 14.4 volt Quantum Pro Q145 990252 thru 20001152 15.6 volt Firestorm FS1560 993752 thru 20000752 18 volt Firestorm FS1802 20002452 thru 20010652 18 volt Firestorm HP932 990152 thru 20012452 18 volt Firestorm HP932 19983352 thru 19984052 18 volt Quantum Pro Q185 990252 thru 20011052 The model numbers are located on the name plate on the side of the drill and the dates codes are located on the bottom of the handle where the battery is inserted (remove battery to locate date code). These drill/drivers were manufactured in China.