Cordless Drill
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. [Learn More]
About 108,000 units were affected by this recall.
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Left side view of the drill. Right side view of the drill
Cordless Drill Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 11/27/2012 |
| Recall ID | 1252 |
| Recall Number | 13047 |
| Product Type | Drills & Bits |
| Hazard | The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries | 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. |
| Remedy | Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| 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 [email protected] |
| Last Updated | 01/20/2015 |
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