Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard
Recall 07234 · Jul 11, 2007 · Milwaukee Electric Tool Co.
1,000,000
units affected
1,000,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07234
- Date
- Jul 11, 2007
- Company
- Milwaukee Electric Tool Co.
- Units affected
- 1,000,000
- Product
- Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago Pneumatic 14.4- and 18-Volt 2.4Ah NiCd battery packs
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled batteries are used to power drills, saws, radios, flashlights, wrenches and Extractor windshield glass removers. The recall includes 14.4- and 18-Volt 2.4Ah NiCd Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago Pneumatic, and Extractor battery packs manufactured between July 1999 and February 2004. The brand name can be found on a label on most battery packs. However, some 14.4-Volt 2.4Ah packs did not have "Power Plus" on the label. The battery packs were sold both with tool kits and as individual battery packs. Battery packs manufactured after February 2004 are not included in this recall.
What can happen
If a vent on the battery cell is damaged or compromised during use, the battery can explode and pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs. Consumers should contact the Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. to determine if they have one of the recalled batteries. The company will provide a free replacement battery pack for consumers with recalled units.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. has received 35 reports of incidents, including 11 injuries from battery packs exploding while in use. Injuries include minor cuts, bruises and some hearing loss.
- Sold at
- Home centers, hardware stores, industrial distributors and vehicle service distributors nationwide from July 1999 through 2005.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled milwaukee power plus, chicago pneumatic 14.4- and 18-volt 2.4ah nicd battery packs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs. Consumers should contact the Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. to determine if they have one of the recalled batteries. The company will provide a free replacement battery pack for consumers with recalled units.
What is the hazard?
If a vent on the battery cell is damaged or compromised during use, the battery can explode and pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
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.