Incident Report
| 6/23/2021 | 20210604-D745A-2147363707
Incident Description:
I plugged 2 tools into a Husky (by home depot) extension cord. upon plugging in the 2nd tool, the cord started arcing and caught fire and neither tool was on. Both tool cords had the prongs melt and I received 2nd degree burns to my hand. It seems the cord end was not constructed correctly for the 2 cords to have some how made contact for arcing.
Business Comments:
The Home Depot: Home Depot takes product safety issues very seriously. We need to obtain additional information in order to identify the extension cord referenced in the report. Please email us at product_safety@homedepot.com with any additional information, such as receipt, SKU, UPC, Model #, product name, date of customer care contact, customer care representative's name, etc.
Incident Report
| 12/7/2020 | 20201014-C2116-2147369214
Incident Description:
While I (a 64 year-old adult with an engineering degree) was using the Saint-Gobain ADFORS "Screenmaster 2-in-1 Screen Tool (UPC 011646730947) to cut replacement pet window screening, the cutting blade [REDACTED] pivoted within the tool handle and pried open the tool handle exposing the users hand to the opposite end of the cutting blade. Eventually the blade completely dislodges from the tool. No injury occurred as it was obvious the blade was not cutting well due to the changing angle...
Incident Report
| 12/11/2020 | 20201119-17850-2034640
Incident Description:
While I (a 64 year-old adult with an engineering degree) was using the [REDACTED] to cut replacement pet window screening, the cutting blade (Stanley 11-983) pivoted within the tool handle and pried open the tool handle exposing the users hand to the opposite end of the cutting blade. Eventually the blade completely dislodges from the tool. No injury occurred as it was obvious the blade was not cutting well due to the changing angle of the blade.
Incident Report
| 6/28/2017 | 20170517-C0992-1664040
Incident Description:
The submitter was assembling the trampoline and using the tools provided in the package. She used the spring pulling tool to attach 67 springs to the frame and as she went to pull the 68th, the weld on the tool broke. The submitter said the tool sliced her right index and middle when it broke and then the tool flew, slicing her left index finger. She said the tool flew approximately 35 feet and hit her sister on the leg.
The submitter just moved and she had to contact her Doctor to check...
Incident Report
| 3/26/2015 | 20150127-7E127-1465040
Incident Description:
Home fire started by an overheated Lithium Battery. Ignited a tool bag containing tools. No serious injuries reported.
Incident Report
| 9/12/2018 | 20180604-2F606-2147387581
Incident Description:
husky tool chest combination model #H52CH6TR9HD Top widest drawer of lower cabinet is attached with flimsy slides that will not support weight when loaded with tools.
After loading the drawer fell off when opened and the tools fell out. I was not injured, but I could see where this could be very hazardous depending on the situation. I believe the drawer slides and the design are flawed.
Business Comments:
Home Depot takes product safety issues very seriously. If you have any additional information, please contact us at product_safety@homedepot.com or (877) 527-0313.
Incident Report
| 9/1/2017 | 20170720-6A7EA-2147398817
Incident Description:
Purchased Cuisinart brand grilling tools from TJMaxx, Rossford OH. While using the turner/spatula to press down on hamburgers, tool broke where the body of the tool meets the handle. Tool dropped onto hot grill, and hand came into contact with surface of grill (I survived!). Examining remains of tool, it appeared to be snapped together, not very sturdy, in my opinion.
Incident Report
| 3/13/2018 | 20180211-17831-2147392983
Incident Description:
ar shelving rivet 90/45 176/90x 45 made in slovania. First the packaging says " easy assembly" it is not easily assembled. There are no written instructions. only drawings. The big issues is that it takes more that one person to assembly the product. There is no indication on the packing that it takes more that one person. If the holes were properly machined, one person might be able to assemble it. The holes are not aligned are are smaller that the, since there is no written...
Incident Report
| 6/26/2018 | 20180604-66B26-2147387571
Incident Description:
On the evening on May 26th, 2018 I was using a Black and Decker Rotary tool to do some light sanding on a wood project. I was using the project for about 5 minutes when it suddenly burst into flames in my hand - There were jets of flames and sparks coming from the vents on the side of the tool. My right hand was severely burnt - second and third degree burns on my palm, thumb, and fingers. Also, as I threw the tool away haphazardly to get it away from me the tool turned and the tool caught...
Incident Report
| 12/18/2025 | 20251201-B4428-2147326003
Incident Description:
I bought Flex Power tool kit (drill and impact driver with two batteries) from Lowes two years ago. Flex has a lifetime warranty for their tools - was highly recommended over other power tools. Since then, Lowes no longer carrier this brand. One of my batteries started oozing black liquid. I've reported that to Flex in August 2025. They issued me a return that never got to me (replacement battery). I've reported again in October 2025 that I never got replacement battery, they promise...
