CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs
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 |
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| 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 |