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

Active Recall Announced November 27, 2012 CPSC #13047

Quick answer

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #13047, announced on November 27, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact harbor freight tools to receive a free replacement drill.. Affected brand: Harbor Freight Tools.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Cordless Drill

Recalled brands

Harbor Freight Tools

Remedy

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

Recall date

November 27, 2012

Categories

Drills & Bits

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13047?

CPSC recall #13047 covers Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 27, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13047?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13047 is consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact harbor freight tools to receive a free replacement drill.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-Cordless-Drill-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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