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Battery Chargers supplied with certain Kawasaki branded Power Tool… — recall 08513

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2007-10-25

As described by U.S. CPSC: Battery Chargers supplied with certain Kawasaki branded Power Tool Kits

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
08513
Date of alert
2007-10-25
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The recall includes battery chargers sold with certain model numbers of both 19.2 and 21.6 volt NiCad battery packs. The battery model number is located on a label on the bottom of the battery pack. The power tool's model number is stamped onto the inside lid of the tool set's plastic carrying case. Power Tool Power Tool Model Battery Pack Model KW Black 19.2V Cordless Drill 840128 691034 KW Black 19.2V 26 PC Drill Set 840135 KW Black 4 PC Power Tool Combo 840338 KW Black 2 PC Power Tool Combo 840339 KW Black 19.2V 26 PC Drill Set 840135A 691240 KW Black 21.6V Cordless Drill 840266 691221 KW Black 21.6V Cordless Drill 840267 Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Alltrade-Tools-Recalls-Power-Tool-Battery-Char

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