The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·99003a·Announced 1998-10-06

Skil Hammer Drills Recalled Due to Wiring Shock Hazard

S-B Power Tool is recalling Skil model 6464 Hammer Drills because a wiring problem could cause electric shock or electrocution.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electric shock/electrocution) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3.

Plain-English summary

S-B Power Tool Co. is recalling approximately 150 Skil model 6464 Hammer Drills. These drills are used for precision drilling into hard materials such as concrete, brick, wood, and metal. The product has a black housing with a red trigger and selector switch, and features a nameplate with the model number "6464" and date codes 767 through 868.

The recall is due to a wiring problem that presents the possibility of an electric shock or electrocution. There have been no reports of incidents or injuries associated with these drills.

The drills were sold at home improvement, hardware, and industrial supply retailers in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New York, and Texas from April 1998 to August 1998 for about $139. Consumers should immediately stop using these drills and call S-B Power Tool at (800) 815-TOOL between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CDT, Monday through Friday, to arrange for a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Skil model 6464 Hammer Drills
Manufacturer
S-B Power Tool Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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