[Recalled] 3/8-Inch Drive Cordless Drill/Driver — The recall involves certain MAC-brand 14.4 Volt and 18.0 Volt 3/8-inch drive co… | CPSC 2005-08-16
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | 3/8-Inch Drive Cordless Drill/Driver |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | JS Products, of Las Vegas, Nev. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 05596 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 16 August 2005 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recall involves certain MAC-brand 14.4 Volt and 18.0 Volt 3/8-inch drive cordless drill/drivers. The 14.4 Volt units have part number CDD14438 or CDD14438-Kit and the 18.0 Volt units have Part Number CDD18012 or CDD18012-KIT. The part number can be found on the side of the drill near the logo. Hazards: The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.
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What to do if you own this product
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