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

U.S. CPSCFireAug 20, 2002
Recalled "Firestorm" cordless drill/driver
Recalled "Firestorm" cordless drill/driver
Recalled "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/driver
Recalled "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/driver

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Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using their drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair.

Incidents & injuries

Black and Decker has received 45 reports of drill switches overheating, causing two minor burns.

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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