Model number check

WB180K

Is WB180K recalled? Yes. Model number WB180K is listed in CPSC recall 04-091: Wagner cordless drill charger base, announced March 2, 2004. Hazard: fire and burn.

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Recall 04-091, published March 2, 2004

Wagner cordless drill charger base

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

WB180K
Additional identifying details

The model numbers are located on a label on the side of the drill.

Which products are included?

This recall includes 9.6-volt, 10.8-volt, 12-volt, 14.4-volt and 18-volt Wagner drill charger bases. The drills were sold in black and gray and have the name "Wagner" printed on them. Model numbers involved in the recall are: W96DK, W108DK, W120DK, WB96, WB120, WB144, and WB180K. The model numbers are located on a label on the side of the drill.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.

Official remedy

Stop using the charger base and contact Wagner Spray Tech for information on receiving a replacement charger base.

Brand
Wagner cordless
Recall published
March 2, 2004
Category
Power Tools
Units
180,000
Sold at / sales period
Department and hardware stores and through mail-order sales, from January 1996 through December 2003, for between $40 and $100.

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