Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
⚠ 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-6587.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6587.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and return the unit to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store to receive a 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, Harbor Freight Tools Catalog, And Online At Www.harborfreight.com Between May 2011 And September 2015 For About $35 For Item Number 68239 And $46 For Item Number 68287. 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-6587.
Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information under Customer Service for more information. Consumers can also email Harbor Freight Tools at recalls@harborfreight.com.
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Harbor Freight Tools Stores Nationwide, Harbor Freight Tools Catalog, And Online At Www.harborfreight.com Between May 2011 And September 2015 For About $35 For Item Number 68239 And $46 For Item Number 68287. Recall FAQ
Harbor Freight Tools Stores Nationwide, Harbor Freight Tools Catalog, And Online At Www.harborfreight.com Between May 2011 And September 2015 For About $35 For Item Number 68239 And $46 For Item Number 68287. is the subject of a furniture recall: Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. The notice was published on December 1, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.