Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1252.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1252.
Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Harbor Freight Tools Stores Nationwide, Via Catalog And Online At Www.harborfreight.com From April, 2008 Through May 2012 For Between $27 And $30. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1252.
Harbor Freight Tools; toll-free at (800) 444-3353, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information under Customer Service for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@harborfreight.com
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Harbor Freight Tools Stores Nationwide, Via Catalog And Online At Www.harborfreight.com From April, 2008 Through May 2012 For Between $27 And $30. Recall FAQ
Harbor Freight Tools Stores Nationwide, Via Catalog And Online At Www.harborfreight.com From April, 2008 Through May 2012 For Between $27 And $30. is the subject of a tools recall: Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard. The notice was published on November 27, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 108,000 units are potentially affected.