CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers

Recalled July 24, 2003 · CPSC recall 03164 · Black & Decker

Recalled Black & Decker 18-volt cordless drill/driver

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and contact Black & Decker to receive a free repair.

Units

About 265,000

Incidents / injuries

Black & Decker has received twenty reports of melting, smoking, or fires in the drills, including two minor burn injuries.

Description

The recalled 18-volt, cordless drill/drivers are orange or jade and have the words, "Black & Decker" printed on the body of the drill. The drill/drivers have the following model numbers and date codes: Model Number Date Codes Color CD1800 20011952 through 20020652 Orange PS3700 973652 through 983052 Jade PS3725 20003852 through 20013652 Jade PS3750 20002454 through 20005252 Jade The model number is printed on the nameplate on the side of the drill and the date code is printed on the bottom of the handle where the battery is inserted (remove the battery to locate date code). The recalled units were manufactured in China. No other models or date codes are affected by this recall to repair.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and contact Black & Decker to receive a free repair.

Contact

Black & Decker toll-free 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

Product

Black & Decker 18-volt cordless drill/drivers

Imported by

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.

Retailers

Mass merchandisers, home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the drill/drivers, from September 1997 through February 2002, for between $50 and $80. The drill/drivers were sold separately and as part of various tool kits.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →