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CPSC, JS Products and Mac Tools Announce Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers

Published: August 16, 2005Recall ID: 05596Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.

Product Description & Identification

The recall involves certain MAC-brand 14.4 Volt and 18.0 Volt 3/8-inch drive cordless drill/drivers. The 14.4 Volt units have part number CDD14438 or CDD14438-Kit and the 18.0 Volt units have Part Number CDD18012 or CDD18012-KIT. The part number can be found on the side of the drill near the logo.

Affected Products

3/8-Inch Drive Cordless Drill/Driver

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-JS-Products-and-Mac-Tools-Announce-Recall-of-Cordless-DrillDrivers
TitleCPSC, JS Products and Mac Tools Announce Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/586116081bbc45c58856a329c75bc117.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled 18.0V Cordless Drill/Driver
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8a79d459521c44fdacbda5a74e4b6447.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled 14.4V Cordless Drill/Driver
Hazards › NameThe battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.
Injuries › NameMac Tools has received six reports of battery packs rupturing while charging and one report of the battery pack rupturing while in use. The rupture that occurred while the product was in use resulted in the user sustaining minor skin burns. The other incidents did not involve any injuries.
Products › Name3/8-Inch Drive Cordless Drill/Driver
Products › TypeDrills & Bits
Products › Category I D1917
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 2,000
Recall I D3122
Remedies › NameConsumers stop using the recalled drill/driver immediately and contact their Mac Tools distributor for information on receiving a free replacement drill/driver with battery pack.
Retailers › NameMac Tools distributors, from November 2003 through April 2005 nationwide, for between $270 and $312, depending on the model.
Recall Date2005-08-16T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recall involves certain MAC-brand 14.4 Volt and 18.0 Volt 3/8-inch drive cordless drill/drivers. The 14.4 Volt units have part number CDD14438 or CDD14438-Kit and the 18.0 Volt units have Part Number CDD18012 or CDD18012-KIT. The part number can be found on the side of the drill near the logo.
Distributors › NameMac Tools, of Westerville, Ohio
Recall Number05596
Manufacturers › NameJS Products, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Consumer ContactFor more information, call the Mac Tools Repair Department toll-free at (877) 622-3494 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Virtual Customer Service Web site at www.MacTools.com/vcs
Last Publish Date2024-12-30T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

Overview

  • Recalling FirmJS Products, of Las Vegas, Nev.
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