CPSC recall 04-091, announced March 2, 2004, covers Wagner cordless drill charger base (180,000 units). A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Stop using the charger base and contact Wagner Spray Tech for information on receiving a replacement charger base. Recall contact: call (888) 925-6244, or go to www.wagnerspraytech.com.
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.
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 noticeWhy it was recalled
A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.
Incidents and injuries
Wagner Spray Tech has received 11 reports of the charger base melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Stop using the charger base and contact Wagner Spray Tech for information on receiving a replacement charger base.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Wagner cordless
- Manufacturer
- Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn.
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Drills
- Recall number
- 04-091
- Units
- 180,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Department and hardware stores and through mail-order sales, from January 1996 through December 2003, for between $40 and $100.
Wagner cordless drill charger base
CPSC product type: Batteries and Chargers
Recall contact information
Call Wagner Spray Tech toll-free at (888) 925-6244 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.wagnerspraytech.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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