Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs
CPSC Recall #03-113 — April 22, 2003
Product
Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J. is recalling about 64,000 cordless power tool battery packs. The battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.Name of product: Panasonic cordless power tool battery packsUnits: About 64,000Manufacturer: Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.Hazard: Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.Incidents/Injuries: Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.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.Sold at: 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).Manufactured in: MexicoRemedy: Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.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. Media Contact: William Pritchard (201) 348-7182 or Kalia Farrell (201) 392-6159
Hazard
Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.
Incidents / Injuries
Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.
Units Affected
About 64,000
Sold At
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).
Manufacturer
Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.
Manufactured In
Mexico