CPSC recall · Reported August 20, 2002
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers
The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. recalled The recalled cordless drill/drivers are orange and bear the word "Firestorm" or jade and ….
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers was recalled by Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. in August 20, 2002. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #02234 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. issued this CPSC recall-The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers..
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- August 20, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02234 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using their drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02234 |
| Date reported | August 20, 2002 |
| Date initiated | August 20, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. |
| Affected scope | About 950,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using their drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free re…
- Check the recall number (02234) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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