Safety regulator, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs
Recall 03113 · Apr 23, 2003 · Panasonic Consumer Electronics
64,000
units affected
64,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03113
- Date
- Apr 23, 2003
- Company
- Panasonic Consumer Electronics
- Units affected
- 64,000
- Product
- Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
Only battery packs manufactured between May 1, 2001 and Nov. 20, 2002, with model numbers EY9230, EY9136, EY9231, EY9200, EY9106 and EY9201 stamped on the top of the battery pack are included in this recall. The battery pack is black and yellow.
What can happen
Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.
The fix
Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled panasonic cordless power tool battery packs?
Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.
What is the hazard?
Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.
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.