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To: Joe Copia who wrote (24854)	8/22/2002 3:30:05 PM
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Black & Decker Has Recalled Cordless Drill/Drivers Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. has recalled about 950,000 cordless drill/drivers. The drill’s switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers. Black & Decker has received 45 reports of drill switches overheating, causing two minor burns. The recalled cordless drill/drivers are orange and bear the word "Firestorm" or jade and bear the words "Quantum Pro." The drill/drivers have the following model numbers and date codes: Description Model Number Date Code Ranges 14.4 volt Firestorm CD632 990852 thru 20005052 14.4 volt Firestorm HP532 990152 thru 20001652 14.4 volt Firestorm FS1442 20002252 thru 20011852 14.4 volt Quantum Pro Q145 990252 thru 20001152 15.6 volt Firestorm FS1560 993752 thru 20000752 18 volt Firestorm FS1802 20002452 thru 20010652 18 volt Firestorm HP932 990152 thru 20012452 18 volt Quantum Pro Q185 990252 thru 20011052 The model numbers are located on the name plate on the side of the drill and the dates codes are located on the bottom of the handle where the battery is inserted (remove battery to locate date code). These drill/drivers were manufactured in China. Home centers and hardware stores throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada sold the drill/drivers from March 1999 through December 2001 for between $50 and $200. The drill/drivers were sold separately and as part of various tool kits. Consumers should stop using their drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and call Black & Decker at (866) 821-5444 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange for a free repair. For additional information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.blackanddecker.com. Black & Decker Has Recalled Table Saws Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. has recalled about 6,100 table saws. The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. Black & Decker has not received any reports of injuries. This recall to repair is being conducted to prevent the occurrence of injuries. The recall involves 10-inch table saws, made in Taiwan, with the model number BT2500 and dates codes 200128-CT through 200148-CT. The model number and date codes are located on a name plate on the front panel above the power switch. The saw is grey with an orange front panel. The name "Black & Decker" is located on the lower right hand portion of the front panel. Home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the table saws from August 2001 through April 2002 for about $400. Consumers should stop using these table saws immediately, unplug them, and call Black & Decker at (866) 357-0324 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.blackanddecker.com to arrange for a free repair. No other Black & Decker table saws are involved in this recall to repair.

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