Recalls: Tools and Hardware

December 1, 2015 Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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. Read more.


September 9, 2015 Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves the EY3530NQMKW 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Kit and the EYC136NQK 15.6V Cordless Metal Cutter Combo Kit. The model EY3530 metal cutter saw is a circular metal cutting saw in black with yellow accents. "Panasonic" is printed in white letters on the upper wrap around blade guard. "15.6 V" and "Metal Cutter Saw" are printed in black letters with yellow highlights on the blade guard. The recalled metal cutters are about 13 inches long and 6.7 pounds. The model EY136 combo kit includes the EY3530 circular metal cutting saw and also includes a drill and other accessories. The model number and date code are located on the bottom of the lower support, between the battery and the blade. The first number in the date code is the year, the second and the third are the month and the last four digits are the production number. Date Codes 3120001 through 3120030 4010001 through 4010030 4030001 through 4030030 4080001 through 4080060 5010001 through 5010060 Read more.


August 26, 2015 Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard

This recall involves the Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool with date codes 407 through 505. The model number and date codes are located on the name plate of the product, which is on the side opposite the Dremel logo. Products are dark gray with a silver label and blue control buttons and have 8V lithium ion batteries. Read more.


August 19, 2015 Grizzly Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall involves Grizzly 10-inch hybrid table saws with model number G0771 and serial number between TS2014060001 and TS2014111244 or a date code between 06/2014 and 11/2014. The Grizzly logo, "G0771," the serial number and the date code are printed on the side of the table saw's enclosed white metal base. Grizzly.com is printed on a green band on the bottom of the base. Read more.


April 28, 2015 Whistler Recalls Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart and Power Supply Units Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart & Power Supply 12V power supplies, with model numbers starting with WJS-3000. The pocket-sized jumpstart power supplies measure about 5.1 inches tall x 3 inches wide x 0.9 inches deep; and were sold in red, black, yellow and pink. They have detachable jumper cables; built-in high output LED flashlight with emergency flashing patterns; and a USB port to charge phones, tablets and cameras among other electronic devices. The Jump&Go and Whistler logos are printed on the front of the unit. Recalled units have date codes in YYYY/WW format from 201404 through 201439. The model number and date code are on the back of the unit under the colored silicone boot. The date code is stamped directly on the case adjacent to the operational label. The model number is on the operational label. Units that have a serial number on the operation label are not included in this recall. Read more.


March 6, 2015 Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard

The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is used by ice fishermen to cut circular holes in ice to access the water and fish below. The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is a 24-pound black and red unit powered by an electric motor and a rechargeable 50-volt lithium ion battery. The auger has two handles, a power switch, a trigger switch and a drill, and is identified with the logo for StrikeMaster Ice Augers on the front of the powerhead. It also is identified as a Lithium Lazer™ on the top of the powerhead. Read more.


February 25, 2015 Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 and were manufactured from January 2009 to October 2011. The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member. Read more.


February 19, 2015 Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard

This recall involves the Pressmaster Xcelite professional stripping tool for round cables of all insulation types. The tool is black and is approximately six inches long. "Xcelite" "CJS 200" are printed on the face of the tool. Read more.


January 27, 2015 Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves 5-inch and 6-inch Mirka CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders. The sanders are yellow and black with Mirka logo on the front. A speed control lever is on the top of the sanders and a vacuum hose connector on the rear. The recalled sanders came with either a cardboard box or a plastic carrying case, a 12-foot power cord, a wrench, a multi-hole backup pad and assorted abrasives. Some also came with a DC transformer. The 5-inch sander is model CEROS550. The 6-inch sander is model CEROS650. Model information is on a white sticker on the back of the sander housing beneath the hand grip. Serial numbers are engraved on the side of the sander housing just above the dust shroud. Sanders with serial numbers in the following ranges are being recalled: Model Serial Number Range CEROS550 345231326001 to 345231326023 345331326001 to 345331326025 401528672001 to 401528672080 402228672001 to 402228672016 CEROS650 401428673001 to 401428673070 401528673001 to 401528673026 Also being recalled in the U.S. only: Sander models CEROS550, CEROS650, and 6-inch sander model CEROS680 that were sent to the Mirka Authorized Repair Center between February 24, 2014 and December 16, 2014 to receive a new speed controller. Mirka is directly contacting U.S. consumers with sanders that were sent to the repair center and have serial numbers in the following ranges: Model Serial Number Range CEROS550 241328672025 to 417528672091 CNM25465 to VUU35621 CEROS650 334328673009 to 401428673070 CNM25731 to VVU66448 CEROS680 CLA47198 to VLA38835 The serial numbers are engraved on the side of the sander housing just above the dust shroud or on a white label on the back of the sander housing beneath the grip. Read more.


November 20, 2014 Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users age nine and up. The multi-tool has a green, blue or red plastic casing with two screws, one on each handle of the tool. It consists of combination needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters, wood saw, ruler, tweezers, soda bottle opener, optional 420HC (high carbon stainless steel) knife blade, scissors, phillips screwdriver, and small and medium slotted screwdrivers. The words Leatherman and Leap™ appear on one side of the multi-tool. Read more.