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

Is my product affected?

Firestorm and "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/drivers

• Brand Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Black & Decker is recalling certain cordless drill/drivers because the switch can malfunction and overheat, creating a fire hazard. The recalled models include orange drills labeled "Firestorm" or jade-colored drills labeled "Quantum Pro" in 14.4 volt, 15.6 volt, and 18 volt versions. Specific model numbers affected are CD632, HP532, FS1442, Q145, FS1560, FS1802, HP932, and Q185, with particular date code ranges for each model. You can find the model number on the nameplate on the side of the drill and the date code on the bottom of the handle where the battery inserts.

If you own one of these recalled drill/drivers, you should stop using it immediately and remove the battery. Contact Black & Decker to arrange a free repair of your drill.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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