Skil Hammer Drill Recalled by S-B Power Tool
CPSC recall 99003a. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A wiring problem presents the possibility of an electric shock or electrocution in these drills.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using these drills. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should call S-B Power Tool.
CPSC recall 99003a has the recall date 6 Oct 1998. The notice names the firm S-B Power Tool. The recall has about 150 units. The median CPSC recall of 1998 has 65,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Drills & Bits.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There have been no reports of incidents or injuries with these drills. |
|---|---|
| Units | 150 |
| Description | These drills are used for precision drilling into hard materials such as concrete and brick, as well as wood and metal. They have a black housing, and a red trigger and selector switch. These drills have a nameplate with "6464" on the side. The date codes 767 through 868 also are stamped on the nameplate, as well as the part number, "F012646400." |
| Product | Skil model 6464 Hammer Drills, About 150, Drills & Bits |
| Sold at | Home improvement, hardware and industrial supply retailers sold these drills, from April 1998 to August 1998, for about $139. They were sold in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New York and Texas. |
| Manufacturer | S-B Power Tool Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 150Median of 1998: 65,000
- CPSC recalls of 1998
- 133
- Recalls of 1998 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 1998 in the category Drills & Bits
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name S-B Power Tool
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2000 | Grinders Recalled by S-B Power Tool |
| 14 Nov 1996 | Bosch Mini-Grinder Alert by S-B Power Tool |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 99003aThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 99003a. https://recallregister.com/product/6208-skil-hammer-drill-recalled-by-s-b-power-tool/. 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 99003a report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been no reports of incidents or injuries with these drills.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home improvement, hardware and industrial supply retailers sold these drills, from April 1998 to August 1998, for about $139. They were sold in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New York and Texas.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 99003a?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 150
- How many CPSC recalls name S-B Power Tool?
- 3 CPSC recalls on this register name S-B Power Tool. This recall is 1 of them.