CPSC2003-04-23
CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs
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.
Remedy
Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.
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).
Affected count
About 64,000
Injuries reported
Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Panasonic-Consumer-Electronics-Announce-Recall-of-Battery-Packs-Don't want to check this manually?
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