Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-07-11). Hazards: explosion, laceration. About 1,000,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07234 |
| Published | 2007-07-11 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago Pneumatic 14.4- and 18-Volt 2.4Ah NiCd battery packs |
| Firm named in the title | Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. |
| Firms | Milwaukee Electric Tool Co., of Brookfield, Wis. (manufacturer); Milwaukee Electric Tool Co., of Brookfield, Wis. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 1,000,000 |
| Hazard classes | explosion, laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home centers, hardware stores, industrial distributors and vehicle service distributors nationwide from July 1999 through 2005. |
Description
The recalled batteries are used to power drills, saws, radios, flashlights, wrenches and Extractor windshield glass removers. The recall includes 14.4- and 18-Volt 2.4Ah NiCd Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago Pneumatic, and Extractor battery packs manufactured between July 1999 and February 2004. The brand name can be found on a label on most battery packs. However, some 14.4-Volt 2.4Ah packs did not have "Power Plus" on the label. The battery packs were sold both with tool kits and as individual battery packs. Battery packs manufactured after February 2004 are not included in this recall.
Hazard
If a vent on the battery cell is damaged or compromised during use, the battery can explode and pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs. Consumers should contact the Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. to determine if they have one of the recalled batteries. The company will provide a free replacement battery pack for consumers with recalled units.
Incidents and injuries
Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. has received 35 reports of incidents, including 11 injuries from battery packs exploding while in use. Injuries include minor cuts, bruises and some hearing loss.
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