CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-08-20). Hazards: fire, burn. About 950,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02234 |
| Published | 2002-08-20 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-09 |
| Product category | Drills & Bits |
| Products | Firestorm and "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/drivers |
| Firm named in the title | Black & Decker |
| Firms | Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 950,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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 and injuries
Black and Decker has received 45 reports of drill switches overheating, causing two minor burns.
Machine access
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