Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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• Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago Pneumatic 14.4- and 18-Volt 2.4Ah NiCd battery packs · About 1 million units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home centers, hardware stores, industrial distributors and vehicle service distributors nationwide from July 1999 through 2005.; Milwaukee Electric Tool Co., of Brookfield, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. at (800) 729-3878 between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.milwaukeetool.com

Recall history and context

Milwaukee Electric Tool appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Milwaukee Electric Tool recalls.

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

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