Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
USCordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recalling Firm: Great Star Industry Co., of China
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled cordless screwdrivers are green and gray in color. "MASTERFORCE" is printed on the top of the tool. "LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY" and "241-0717" are printed on the handle.
Affected Products
MasterForce 3.6-volt Cordless Screwdrivers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Cordless-Screwdrivers-Recalled-by-Menards-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fe382f28e4be400a9cd2fc1ddeb32223.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Cordless Screwdriver |
| Hazards › Name | The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm and CPSC have received three reports of fires. One consumer suffered burns to the hand, and another experienced temporary hearing loss. |
| Products › Name | MasterForce 3.6-volt Cordless Screwdrivers |
| Products › Type | Screwdrivers |
| Products › Category I D | 2116 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 42,000 |
| Recall I D | 4423 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the screwdrivers and return them to any Menards store for a free replacement or refund. |
| Importers › Name | Menards, of Eau Claire, Wisc. |
| Retailers › Name | Menards stores from April 2007 through May 2008 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled cordless screwdrivers are green and gray in color. "MASTERFORCE" is printed on the top of the tool. "LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY" and "241-0717" are printed on the handle. |
| Recall Number | 08388 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Great Star Industry Co., of China |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call toll-free at (866) 458-2472 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.menards.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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