Alltrade Tools Recalls Power Tool Battery Chargers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-10-25). Hazards: burn, explosion, laceration. Models: 19.2. About 800,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08513 |
| Published | 2007-10-25 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Battery Chargers supplied with certain Kawasaki branded Power Tool Kits |
| Firm named in the title | Alltrade Tools |
| Firms | Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 800,000 |
| Model numbers | 19.2 |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion, laceration |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | National wholesale club retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $40 and $100. |
Description
The recall includes battery chargers sold with certain model numbers of both 19.2 and 21.6 volt NiCad battery packs. The battery model number is located on a label on the bottom of the battery pack. The power tool's model number is stamped onto the inside lid of the tool set's plastic carrying case. Power Tool Power Tool Model Battery Pack Model KW Black 19.2V Cordless Drill 840128 691034 KW Black 19.2V 26 PC Drill Set 840135 KW Black 4 PC Power Tool Combo 840338 KW Black 2 PC Power Tool Combo 840339 KW Black 19.2V 26 PC Drill Set 840135A 691240 KW Black 21.6V Cordless Drill 840266 691221 KW Black 21.6V Cordless Drill 840267
Hazard
When used with an incompatible charger, the battery pack can overheat and melt during charging, or can explode during use, posing burn, laceration and bruise hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and register at www.alltradetools.com to receive a free compatible battery charger. Alltrade Tools LLC is directly contacting consumers who purchased the power tools containing the recalled chargers. Consumers should not return the battery chargers to the store where purchased.
Incidents and injuries
Alltrade Tools has received 30 reports of incidents, including eight injuries from the battery packs melting or forcefully expelling plastic shards while in use. Injuries include minor acid burns from handling fractured battery packs, cuts, bruises and some temporary hearing loss from a loud noise that can occur if an internal battery cell ruptures.
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