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

Name: CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers
Brand: Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
SKU: CPSC-02234
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: August 20, 2002Recall ID: 02234Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Firestorm and "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/drivers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Black--Decker-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Cordless-DrillDrivers-
Title	CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/black-decker-firestorm.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled "Firestorm" cordless drill/driver
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/black-decker-quantum-pro.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/driver
Hazards › Name	The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	Black and Decker has received 45 reports of drill switches overheating, causing two minor burns.
Products › Name	Firestorm and "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/drivers
Products › Type	Drills & Bits
Products › Category I D	1917
Products › Number Of Units	About 950,000
Recall I D	2204
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using their drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2002-08-20T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	02234
Manufacturers › Name	Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
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
Last Publish Date	2025-10-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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