S-B Power Tool · Recalled
Skil Hammer Drill Recalled by S-B Power Tool
A wiring problem presents the possibility of an electric shock or electrocution in these drills.
- Units
- About 150
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $139
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
These drills are used for precision drilling into hard materials such as concrete and brick, as well as wood and metal. They have a black housing, and a red trigger and selector switch. These drills have a nameplate with "6464" on the side. The date codes 767 through 868 also are stamped on the nameplate, as well as the part number, "F012646400."
The file
- Sold at
- Home improvement, hardware and industrial supply retailers sold these drills, from April 1998 to August 1998, for about $139. They were sold in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New York and Texas.
- Product type
- Drills & Bits
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- S-B Power Tool Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Incident log
There have been no reports of incidents or injuries with these drills.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these drills. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should call S-B Power Tool.
Consumers may call S-B Power Tool at (800) 815-TOOL between 8 a.m and 4:30 p.m CDT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 06 1998; last revised AUG 26 2026.