CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers
What was recalled
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.
Hazard
The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries
Black and Decker has received 45 reports of drill switches overheating, causing two minor burns.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- 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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