Harbor Freight Tools Cordless Drill recall: Fire and Burn Hazard
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Why was Harbor Freight Tools Cordless Drill recalled?
The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill. Contact: Harbor Freight Tools; toll-free at (800) 444-3353, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information under Customer Service for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected]
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
- Cordless Drill
- Company
- Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 108,000
- Sold at
- Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalog and online at www.harborfreight.com from April, 2008 through May 2012 for between $27 and $30.
- Recall date
- November 27, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- Harbor Freight Tools has received one report of a drill overheating and burning through the handle of the unit, which resulted in a consumer receiving a minor injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Harbor Freight Tools Cordless Drills, model number 96526. The drills are blue and black and have a black trigger switch. They have a 19.2v rechargeable battery pack. The drill's model number is located on a yellow label on the left side of the drill. "Made in China" appears in black and red lettering on a yellow warning sticker located on the right side of the unit.