CPSC2003-07-24
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers
Black & 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 the drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and contact Black & Decker to receive a free repair.
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.
Affected count
About 265,000
Injuries reported
Black & Decker has received twenty reports of melting, smoking, or fires in the drills, including two minor burn injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Black & Decker 18-volt cordless drill/drivers
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Black--Decker-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-18-volt-Cordless-DrillDrivers-Don't want to check this manually?
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