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CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs

Recall 03-113 · April 23, 2003 · Panasonic Consumer Electronics

What to doContact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
03-113 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 23, 2003
Brand
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs
Units
About 64,000
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
May 30, 2025

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs · About 64,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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. The battery packs cost between $150 and $400 (with kits) and between $50 and $100 (individually).; Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Panasonic Consumer Electronics, (800) 833-9626 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at Panasonic.com/cordlesstools

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs (About 64,000 units). Only battery packs manufactured between May 1, 2001 and Nov.

What should I do if I own one?

Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 30, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.