Skil Hammer Drill Recalled by S-B Power Tool
Skil Hammer Drill Recalled by S-B Power Tool
Why was Skil Hammer Drill Recalled by S-B Power Tool recalled?
A wiring problem presents the possibility of an electric shock or electrocution in these drills.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these drills. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should call S-B Power Tool. Contact: Consumers may call S-B Power Tool at (800) 815-TOOL between 8 a.m and 4:30 p.m CDT Monday through Friday.
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
- Skil model 6464 Hammer Drills
- Company
- S-B Power Tool Co., of Chicago, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 150
- Sold at
- Home improvement, hardware and industrial supply retailers sold these drills, from April 1998 to August 1998, for about $139. They were sold in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New York and Texas.
- Recall date
- October 6, 1998
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been no reports of incidents or injuries with these drills.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These drills are used for precision drilling into hard materials such as concrete and brick, as well as wood and metal. They have a black housing, and a red trigger and selector switch. These drills have a nameplate with "6464" on the side. The date codes 767 through 868 also are stamped on the nameplate, as well as the part number, "F012646400."