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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Date: November 27, 2012
Company: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalog and online
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill. Options: Replace

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalog and online

Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalog and online has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report