CPSC recall 16050
Drill Master 18-Volt Cordless Drills
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-12-02
On 2015-12-02 the CPSC announced a recall of Drill Master 18-Volt Cordless Drills by Harbor Freight Tools, citing an internal switching mechanism can become stuck in the "on" position and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16050 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2015-12-01 |
| Published | 2015-12-02 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Drill Master 18-Volt Cordless Drills | 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.
Reason
An internal switching mechanism can become stuck in the "on" position and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-Cordless-Drills
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