Recalls / 2003-07-24

CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers

03164 · Recalled 2003-07-24 · CPSC page

Recalled Black & Decker 18-volt cordless drill/driver

Description

The recalled 18-volt, cordless drill/drivers are orange or jade and have the words, "Black & Decker" printed on the body of the drill. The drill/drivers have the following model numbers and date codes: Model Number Date Codes Color CD1800 20011952 through 20020652 Orange PS3700 973652 through 983052 Jade PS3725 20003852 through 20013652 Jade PS3750 20002454 through 20005252 Jade The model number is printed on the nameplate on the side of the drill and the date code is printed on the bottom of the handle where the battery is inserted (remove the battery to locate date code). The recalled units were manufactured in China. No other models or date codes are affected by this recall to repair.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

Black & Decker has received twenty reports of melting, smoking, or fires in the drills, including two minor burn injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and contact Black & Decker to receive a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Black & Decker 18-volt cordless drill/drivers		About 265,000

Parties

Importer: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Made in: China
Sold at: Mass merchandisers, home centers, hardware sold the drill/drivers, from September 1997 through February 2002, for, $80. The drill/drivers were sold separately, as part of various tool kits.

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

Source: CPSC recall 03164. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.