Harbor Freight Tools recalls cordless drills

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling about 1.7 million units of its Drill Master 18-Volt Cordless Drills.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the internal switching mechanism can become stuck in the "on" position and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

So far, there have been 25 reports of the drill switch overheating, including six reports of burns to the hands and fingers, and five reports of minor property damage.

The recall affects Drill Master 18-volt cordless drills with item number 68239 and item number 68287. The drills are black with a red switch and were sold with an 18 volt rechargeable battery pack.

They were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via the Harbor Freight Tools catalog, and online at www.harborfreight.com between May 2011 and September 2015.

Consumers are being asked to immediately stop using the drills and return them to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store for a replacement.