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Skil Hammer Drill Recalled by S-B Power Tool

U.S. CPSCElectric shockOct 6, 1998
Skil model 6464 Hammer Drill
Skil model 6464 Hammer Drill

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

A wiring problem presents the possibility of an electric shock or electrocution in these drills.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these drills. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should call S-B Power Tool.

Incidents & injuries

There have been no reports of incidents or injuries with these drills.

Product description

These drills are used for precision drilling into hard materials such as concrete and brick, as well as wood and metal. They have a black housing, and a red trigger and selector switch. These drills have a nameplate with "6464" on the side. The date codes 767 through 868 also are stamped on the nameplate, as well as the part number, "F012646400."

Sold on

Home improvement, hardware and industrial supply retailers sold these drills, from April 1998 to August 1998, for about $139. They were sold in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New York and Texas.

Contact the company

Consumers may call S-B Power Tool at (800) 815-TOOL between 8 a.m and 4:30 p.m CDT Monday through Friday.

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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