CPSC, JS Products and Mac Tools Announce Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-08-16). Hazards: burn, explosion. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05596 |
| Published | 2005-08-16 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-30 |
| Product category | Drills & Bits |
| Products | 3/8-Inch Drive Cordless Drill/Driver |
| Firm named in the title | JS Products and Mac Tools |
| Firms | JS Products, of Las Vegas, Nev. (manufacturer); Mac Tools, of Westerville, Ohio (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Mac Tools distributors, from November 2003 through April 2005 nationwide, for between $270 and $312, depending on the model. |
Description
The recall involves certain MAC-brand 14.4 Volt and 18.0 Volt 3/8-inch drive cordless drill/drivers. The 14.4 Volt units have part number CDD14438 or CDD14438-Kit and the 18.0 Volt units have Part Number CDD18012 or CDD18012-KIT. The part number can be found on the side of the drill near the logo.
Hazard
The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers stop using the recalled drill/driver immediately and contact their Mac Tools distributor for information on receiving a free replacement drill/driver with battery pack.
Incidents and injuries
Mac Tools has received six reports of battery packs rupturing while charging and one report of the battery pack rupturing while in use. The rupture that occurred while the product was in use resulted in the user sustaining minor skin burns. The other incidents did not involve any injuries.
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