Skil Hammer Drill – Manufacturing Defect (1998)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Skil hammer drills
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
A manufacturer is recalling Skil hammer drills. The hazard is: Electrocution/Electric Shock. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: remedy information, UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
S-B Power Tool Co., of Chicago, Ill., is recalling about 150 Skil model 6464 hammer drills. 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." 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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the product. Contact the manufacturer or return the product to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026