CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers
Why was CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt 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 the drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and contact Black & Decker to receive a free repair. Contact: Black & Decker toll-free 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
- Black & Decker 18-volt cordless drill/drivers
- Company
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Quantity
- About 265,000
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers, home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the drill/drivers, from September 1997 through February 2002, for between $50 and $80. The drill/drivers were sold separately and as part of various tool kits.
- Recall date
- July 24, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Black & Decker has received twenty reports of melting, smoking, or fires in the drills, including two minor burn injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled 18-volt, cordless drill/drivers are orange or jade and have the words, "Black & Decker" printed on the body of the drill. The drill/drivers have the following model numbers and date codes: Model Number Date Codes Color CD1800 20011952 through 20020652 Orange PS3700 973652 through 983052 Jade PS3725 20003852 through 20013652 Jade PS3750 20002454 through 20005252 Jade The model number is printed on the nameplate on the side of the drill and the date code is printed on the bottom of the handle where the battery is inserted (remove the battery to locate date code). The recalled units were manufactured in China. No other models or date codes are affected by this recall to repair.