Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Recall 13047 · Nov 27, 2012 · Harbor Freight Tools
108,000
units affected
108,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13047
- Date
- Nov 27, 2012
- Company
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Units affected
- 108,000
- Product
- Cordless Drill
- Product type
- Drills & Bits
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cordless drill?
Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill.
What is the hazard?
The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.