Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced December 1, 2015 CPSC #16050

Quick answer

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #16050, announced on December 1, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Drill Master 18-volt cordless drills with item number 68239 and item number 68287. The drills are black with a red switch and were sold with an 18-volt rechargeable battery pack. Item number 68239 was sold individually and item number 68287 was sold as part of a kit, which included a flashlight. The flashlight is not included in the recall. The item number is located on a black label on the right side of the drill, just beneath the serial number. Drills with item number 69651 and item number 69652 are not included in the recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and return the unit to the nearest harbor freight tools store to receive a replacement drill.. Affected brand: Harbor Freight Tools.

Hazard

This recall involves Drill Master 18-volt cordless drills with item number 68239 and item number 68287. The drills are black with a red switch and were sold with an 18-volt rechargeable battery pack. Item number 68239 was sold individually and item number 68287 was sold as part of a kit, which included a flashlight. The flashlight is not included in the recall. The item number is located on a black label on the right side of the drill, just beneath the serial number. Drills with item number 69651 and item number 69652 are not included in the recall.

Affected products

Drill Master 18-Volt Cordless Drills

Recalled brands

Harbor Freight Tools

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and return the unit to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store to receive a replacement drill.

Recall date

December 1, 2015

Categories

Portable Power Drills And Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16050?

CPSC recall #16050 covers Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 1, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Drill Master 18-volt cordless drills with item number 68239 and item number 68287. The drills are black with a red switch and were sold with an 18-volt rechargeable battery pack. Item number 68239 was sold individually and item number 68287 was sold as part of a kit, which included a flashlight. The flashlight is not included in the recall. The item number is located on a black label on the right side of the drill, just beneath the serial number. Drills with item number 69651 and item number 69652 are not included in the recall.

What is the remedy for recall #16050?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16050 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and return the unit to the nearest harbor freight tools store to receive a 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 Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards 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/2016/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-Cordless-Drills. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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