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Affected model numbers
840135AThe battery model number is located on a label on the bottom of the battery pack.
Why it was recalled
When used with an incompatible charger, the battery pack can overheat and melt during charging, or can explode during use, posing burn, laceration and bruise hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Alltrade Tools has received 30 reports of incidents, including eight injuries from the battery packs melting or forcefully expelling plastic shards while in use. Injuries include minor acid burns from handling fractured battery packs, cuts, bruises and some temporary hearing loss from a loud noise that can occur if an internal battery cell ruptures.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and register at www.alltradetools.com to receive a free compatible battery charger. Alltrade Tools LLC is directly contacting consumers who purchased the power tools containing the recalled chargers. Consumers should not return the battery chargers to the store where purchased.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 08-513
- Units
- About 800,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- National wholesale club retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $40 and $100.
- Distributor
- Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif.
Battery Chargers supplied with certain Kawasaki branded Power Tool Kits
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact Alltrade Tools LLC at (800) 590-3723 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.alltradetools.com
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