Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 13047
Affected scope: About 108,000

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Harbor Freight Tools Cordless Drills, model number 96526. The drills….

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 27, 2012. Reason: The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable batte…. Verify recall #13047 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: November 27, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13047 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

This recall involves Harbor Freight Tools Cordless Drills, model number 96526. The drills are blue and black and have a black trigger switch. They have a 19.2v rechargeable battery pack. The drill's model number is located on a yellow label on the left side of the drill. "Made in China" appears in black and red lettering on a yellow warning sticker located on the right side of the unit.

Reason for recall

The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill.

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	13047
Date reported	November 27, 2012
Date initiated	November 27, 2012
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 108,000
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 recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to r…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 27, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13047.

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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