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Kawasaki cordless drill

CPSC Recall #12-740 — June 26, 2012

Recall #12-740 Date: June 26, 2012 Remedy: Replace

Product

Kawasaki cordless drill

Description

The trigger switches on Kawasaki Cordless Drills, model 691761, can short and generate excessive heat.

Hazard

The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Alltrade Tools has received 33 reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and register at www.alltrade2.fox-international.com to receive a free drill, including shipping. Alltrade Tools is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled drills. Consumers should not return the drills to the store where purchased.

Units Affected

About 45,000

Sold At

Costco stores nationwide from May 2011 through February 2012 for about $50.

Manufactured In

China

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