CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2002-08-20

CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers

02234 · Recalled 2002-08-20 · CPSC page

Recalled "Firestorm" cordless drill/driver
Recalled "Firestorm" cordless drill/driver

Description

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.

Hazards

The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Black and Decker has received 45 reports of drill switches overheating, causing two minor burns.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using their drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair.

Products

NameModelUnits
"Firestorm" and "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/driversAbout 950,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc.
Made in
China
Sold at
Home centers, hardware stores throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada sold the drill/drivers, from March 1999 through December 2001, for, $200. The drill/drivers were sold separately, as part of various tool kits.

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

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Recalled "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/driver
Recalled "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/driver

Source: CPSC recall 02234. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.