CPSC recall 03-164, announced July 24, 2003, covers Black & Decker 18-volt cordless drill/drivers (about 265,000 units). The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 20 incident reports and 2 injuries. Consumers should stop using the drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and contact Black & Decker to receive a free repair. Recall contact: call (866) 821-5444, or go to www.blackanddecker.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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).
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Black & Decker has received twenty reports of melting, smoking, or fires in the drills, including two minor burn injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and contact Black & Decker to receive a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Black & Decker
- Product type
- Drills
- Recall number
- 03-164
- Units
- About 265,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Black & Decker 18-volt cordless drill/drivers
CPSC product type: Drills & Bits
Recall contact information
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
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