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CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs

Name: CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs
Brand: Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.
SKU: CPSC-03113
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: April 23, 2003Recall ID: 03113Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.

Product Description & Identification

Only battery packs manufactured between May 1, 2001 and Nov. 20, 2002, with model numbers EY9230, EY9136, EY9231, EY9200, EY9106 and EY9201 stamped on the top of the battery pack are included in this recall. The battery pack is black and yellow.

Affected Products

Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Panasonic-Consumer-Electronics-Announce-Recall-of-Battery-Packs-
Title	CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/battery-pack-1.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Panasonic cordless power tool battery pack
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/battery-pack-2.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Panasonic cordless power tool battery pack
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/battery-pack-3.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Panasonic cordless power tool battery pack
Hazards › Name	Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.
Injuries › Name	Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs
Products › Type	Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Products › Category I D	1808
Products › Number Of Units	About 64,000
Recall I D	2382
Remedies › Name	Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.
Retailers › Name	Home improvement, hardware and mail order outlets nationwide. Battery packs were sold in the Panasonic Cordless Power Tool kit and separately as an accessory pack and replacement battery for the power tools. The battery packs cost between $150 and $400 (with kits) and between $50 and $100 (individually).
Recall Date	2003-04-23T00:00:00
Description	Only battery packs manufactured between May 1, 2001 and Nov. 20, 2002, with model numbers EY9230, EY9136, EY9231, EY9200, EY9106 and EY9201 stamped on the top of the battery pack are included in this recall. The battery pack is black and yellow.
Recall Number	03113
Manufacturers › Name	Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.
Consumer Contact	Panasonic Consumer Electronics, (800) 833-9626 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at Panasonic.com/cordlesstools
Last Publish Date	2025-05-30T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Mexico

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Recalling FirmPanasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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