CPSCGeneral Alert
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Published: November 27, 2012Recall ID: 13047Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Harbor Freight Tools Cordless Drills, model number 96526. The drills are blue and black and have a black trigger switch. They have a 19.2v rechargeable battery pack. The drill's model number is located on a yellow label on the left side of the drill. "Made in China" appears in black and red lettering on a yellow warning sticker located on the right side of the unit.
Affected Products
Cordless Drill
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-Cordless-Drill-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Harbor Freight Drill_Left View_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Left side view of the drill |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.133128.Harbor%2520Freight%2520Drill_Right%2520View_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Right side view of the drill |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.133130.Harbor%2520Freight%2520Drill_Number_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Drill and separated battery pack |
| Hazards › Name | The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Harbor Freight Tools has received one report of a drill overheating and burning through the handle of the unit, which resulted in a consumer receiving a minor injury. |
| Products › Name | Cordless Drill |
| Products › Type | Drills & Bits |
| Products › Category I D | 1917 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 108,000 |
| Recall I D | 1252 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill. |
| Importers › Name | Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalog and online at www.harborfreight.com from April, 2008 through May 2012 for between $27 and $30. |
| Recall Date | 2012-11-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Harbor Freight Tools Cordless Drills, model number 96526. The drills are blue and black and have a black trigger switch. They have a 19.2v rechargeable battery pack. The drill's model number is located on a yellow label on the left side of the drill. "Made in China" appears in black and red lettering on a yellow warning sticker located on the right side of the unit. |
| Recall Number | 13047 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Harbor Freight Tools; toll-free at (800) 444-3353, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information under Customer Service for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@harborfreight.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |