CPSC2002-08-20
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers
Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Hazard
The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair.
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.
Affected count
About 950,000
Injuries reported
Black and Decker has received 45 reports of drill switches overheating, causing two minor burns.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Firestorm" and "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/drivers
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Black--Decker-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Cordless-DrillDrivers-Don't want to check this manually?
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