CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Drill/Drivers
CPSC recall 02234. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using their drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair.
CPSC recall 02234 has the recall date 20 Aug 2002. The notice names the firm Black and Decker (U.S.). The recall has about 950,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Drills & Bits.
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| Incidents and injuries | Black and Decker has received 45 reports of drill switches overheating, causing two minor burns. |
|---|---|
| Units | 950,000 |
| Description | The recalled cordless drill/drivers are orange and bear the word "Firestorm" or jade and bear the words "Quantum Pro." The drill/drivers have the following model numbers and date codes: Description Model Number Date Code Ranges 14.4 volt Firestorm CD632 990852 thru 20005052 14.4 volt Firestorm HP532 990152 thru 20001652 14.4 volt Firestorm FS1442 20002252 thru 20011852 14.4 volt Quantum Pro Q145 990252 thru 20001152 15.6 volt Firestorm FS1560 993752 thru 20000752 18 volt Firestorm FS1802 20002452 thru 20010652 18 volt Firestorm HP932 990152 thru 20012452 18 volt Firestorm HP932 19983352 thru 19984052 18 volt Quantum Pro Q185 990252 thru 20011052 The model numbers are located on the name plate on the side of the drill and the dates codes are located on the bottom of the handle where the battery is inserted (remove battery to locate date code). These drill/drivers were manufactured in China. |
| Product | Firestorm and "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/drivers, About 950,000, Drills & Bits |
| Sold at | Home centers and hardware stores throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada sold the drill/drivers, from March 1999 through December 2001, for between $50 and $200. The drill/drivers were sold separately and as part of various tool kits. |
| Manufacturer | Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 950,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Drills & Bits
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Black and Decker (U.S.)
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2002 | CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Table Saws |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02234The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02234. https://recallregister.com/product/2204-cpsc-black-decker-announce-recall-to-repair-cordless-drill-drivers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02234 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Black and Decker has received 45 reports of drill switches overheating, causing two minor burns.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home centers and hardware stores throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada sold the drill/drivers, from March 1999 through December 2001, for between $50 and $200. The drill/drivers were sold separately and as part of various tool kits.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02234?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 950,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China