Black & Decker Recalls

Black & Decker Recalls

Black and Decker has announced the recall of two products.

Its BT2500 10-inch table saw requires repair to the motor housing, which otherwise might crack and pose a risk of electric shock. Home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold 6,100 of the table saws from August 2001 through April 2002 for about $400. No other Black and Decker table saws are involved in this recall to repair. Model numbers and additional information are available at the Black and Decker site.

Also, 950,000 cordless drill/drivers are being recalled because the drill’s switch can malfunction and overheat and pose the possibility of a fire hazard. The company has received 45 reports of drill switches overheating; two minor burns were reported. The recalled models were sold between March 1999 and December 2001 for between $50 and $200. An orange version of the drill/drivers is labeled “Firestorm,” while a jade-colored version is labeled “Quantum Pro.” Model numbers and additional information are available at the Black and Decker site.

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