Alltrade Tools Recalls Power Tool Battery Chargers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

Battery Chargers supplied with certain Kawasaki branded Power Tool Kits

Date of Recall

2007-10-25

CPSC Release Number

08-513

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 800,000

Distributor

Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif.

Sold By

National wholesale club retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $40 and $100.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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

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.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, please contact Alltrade Tools LLC at (877) 231-9239 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.alltradetools.com (pdf)

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