Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 13047. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill.
CPSC recall 13047 has the recall date 27 Nov 2012. The notice names the firm Harbor Freight Tools. The recall has about 108,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Drills & Bits.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Harbor Freight Tools has received one report of a drill overheating and burning through the handle of the unit, which resulted in a consumer receiving a minor injury. |
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| Units | 108,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Cordless Drill, About 108,000, Drills & Bits |
| Sold at | Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalog and online at www.harborfreight.com from April, 2008 through May 2012 for between $27 and $30. |
| Importer | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 108,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 34%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Drills & Bits
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Harbor Freight Tools
- 17
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13047The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13047. https://recallregister.com/product/1252-harbor-freight-tools-recalls-cordless-drill-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazar/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13047 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Harbor Freight Tools has received one report of a drill overheating and burning through the handle of the unit, which resulted in a consumer receiving a minor injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalog and online at www.harborfreight.com from April, 2008 through May 2012 for between $27 and $30.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13047?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13047?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 108,000