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

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

Recall #: 03164
Affected scope: About 265,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled 18-volt, cordless drill/drivers are orange or jade and have the words, "Blac….

CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 24, 2003. Reason: 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 contac…. Verify recall #03164 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

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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agency class: July 24, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03164 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03164
Date reported	July 24, 2003
Date initiated	July 24, 2003
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 265,000
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 the drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and contact Black & Decker to receive a free repai…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 24, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03164.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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