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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-12-01

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Is my product affected?

Drill Master 18-Volt Cordless Drills

  • Brand Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.

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

What happened

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling Drill Master 18-volt cordless drills with item numbers 68239 and 68287. These black drills with red switches have an internal switching mechanism that can become stuck in the "on" position and overheat, creating fire and burn hazards. Item number 68239 was sold individually, while item number 68287 was sold as part of a kit with a flashlight (which is not recalled). The item number can be found on a black label on the right side of the drill beneath the serial number.

Consumers who own recalled drills should immediately stop using them and return the unit to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store to receive a replacement drill.

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

Hazard

An internal switching mechanism can become stuck in the "on" position and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and return the unit to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store to receive a replacement drill.

Details from the source

This recall involves Drill Master 18-volt cordless drills with item number 68239 and item number 68287. The drills are black with a red switch and were sold with an 18-volt rechargeable battery pack. Item number 68239 was sold individually and item number 68287 was sold as part of a kit, which included a flashlight. The flashlight is not included in the recall. The item number is located on a black label on the right side of the drill, just beneath the serial number. Drills with item number 69651 and item number 69652 are not included in the recall.

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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