Alltrade Tools Recalls Kawasaki Cordless Drill Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Recall 12740 · Jun 27, 2012 · Alltrade Tools
45,000
units affected
45,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12740
- Date
- Jun 27, 2012
- Company
- Alltrade Tools
- Units affected
- 45,000
- Product
- Kawasaki cordless drill
- Product type
- Drills
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Kawasaki Cordless Drills, model 691761, sold in green and black color combination, with a 19.2v battery pack and certain serial numbers. "Alltrade Tools LLC" and "Made in China" are printed in white lettering on the left side of the drills. The drill's model and serial numbers are located on a label on the right side of the drill. The recalled drills have the following serial numbers: Kawasaki Cordless Drill Serial Numbers From 11030 30201 to 11030 33656 From 11040 00001 to 11040 17120 From 11060 00001 to 11060 07340 From 11070 00001 to 11070 05984 From 11070 16801 to 11070 20640
What can happen
The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Alltrade Tools has received 33 reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury.
- Sold at
- Costco stores nationwide from May 2011 through February 2012 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki cordless drill?
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.
What is the hazard?
The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.