Safety regulator, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers
Recall 02234 · Aug 20, 2002 · Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc.
950,000
units affected
950,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02234
- Date
- Aug 20, 2002
- Company
- Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- Units affected
- 950,000
- Product
- Firestorm and "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/drivers
- Product type
- Drills & Bits
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled cordless drill/drivers are orange and bear the word "Firestorm" or jade and bear the words "Quantum Pro." The drill/drivers have the following model numbers and date codes: Description Model Number Date Code Ranges 14.4 volt Firestorm CD632 990852 thru 20005052 14.4 volt Firestorm HP532 990152 thru 20001652 14.4 volt Firestorm FS1442 20002252 thru 20011852 14.4 volt Quantum Pro Q145 990252 thru 20001152 15.6 volt Firestorm FS1560 993752 thru 20000752 18 volt Firestorm FS1802 20002452 thru 20010652 18 volt Firestorm HP932 990152 thru 20012452 18 volt Firestorm HP932 19983352 thru 19984052 18 volt Quantum Pro Q185 990252 thru 20011052 The model numbers are located on the name plate on the side of the drill and the dates codes are located on the bottom of the handle where the battery is inserted (remove battery to locate date code). These drill/drivers were manufactured in China.
What can happen
The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using their drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Black and Decker has received 45 reports of drill switches overheating, causing two minor burns.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled firestorm and "quantum pro" cordless drill/drivers?
Consumers should stop using their drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire 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.