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Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard

Name: Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard
Brand: Milwaukee Electric Tool Co., of Brookfield, Wis.
SKU: CPSC-07234
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 11, 2007Recall ID: 07234Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago Pneumatic 14.4- and 18-Volt 2.4Ah NiCd battery packs

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Batteries-Used-with-Power-Tools-Recalled-by-Milwaukee-Electric-Tool-Co-Due-To-Laceration-Hazard
Title	Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9d3132d64bb44a268520ce85302d4251.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled NiCad Battery Pack
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f72a322a352840a78504dfa98bca87c1.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled NiCad Battery Pack
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9ae300f900594f1fa551b79a0cb1488c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	NiCad Battery Packs Check Date Code
Hazards › Name	If a vent on the battery cell is damaged or compromised during use, the battery can explode and pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago Pneumatic 14.4- and 18-Volt 2.4Ah NiCd battery packs
Products › Type	Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Products › Category I D	1808
Products › Number Of Units	About 1 million
Recall I D	3659
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Milwaukee Electric Tool Co., of Brookfield, Wis.
Retailers › Name	Home centers, hardware stores, industrial distributors and vehicle service distributors nationwide from July 1999 through 2005.
Recall Date	2007-07-11T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	07234
Manufacturers › Name	Milwaukee Electric Tool Co., of Brookfield, Wis.
Consumer Contact	For more information, contact Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. at (800) 729-3878 between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.milwaukeetool.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Mexico

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