Cornwell Quality Tools data breach

Clerk's notes

On September 9, 2025, Cornwell Quality Tools formally disclosed a data security incident to the South Carolina Attorney General's office. The company operates as a retailer and distributor of professional-grade tools, and in the course of its business, it collects and retains various types of personal information from its customers and dealer network.

Receiving a data breach notification letter from Cornwell Quality Tools signifies that your personal information may have been exposed during this unauthorized access. These letters are sent to individuals whose data was potentially involved in the incident to inform them of the situation.

Upon receipt of such a notification, it is advisable to carefully review the information provided within the letter. You should also consider monitoring your financial accounts, credit reports, and other personal information for any signs of suspicious activity. Placing fraud alerts or security freezes on your credit files are also general steps to consider following any data incident.

This incident is currently under investigation. The specifics of the unauthorized access and the full scope of the affected data are being assessed. Further details are typically released as the investigation progresses.

If you have received a data breach notification from Cornwell Quality Tools, you may be eligible to seek a free case review. This can help you understand your legal rights and potential options in light of the incident, without promising any specific outcome or establishing an attorney-client relationship.

If a notification letter about this breach reached you, see every South Carolina data breach on file or browse all cases.