CPSC2012-11-27
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Hazard
The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill.
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.
Affected count
About 108,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Cordless Drill
Consumer 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 recall@harborfreight.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-Cordless-Drill-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief