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Alltrade Tools Recalls Power Tool Battery Chargers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

Recall 08-513 · October 25, 2007 · Alltrade Tools

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and register at www.alltradetools.com to receive a free compatible battery charger. Alltrade Tools LLC is directly contacting consumers who purchased the power tools containing the recalled chargers. Consumers should not return the battery chargers to the store where purchased.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-513 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 25, 2007
Brand
Alltrade Tools
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Battery Chargers supplied with certain Kawasaki branded Power Tool Kits
Hazard
Burn and Laceration Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burnLaceration and cuts
Units
About 800,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recall includes battery chargers sold with certain model numbers of both 19.2 and 21.6 volt NiCad battery packs. The battery model number is located on a label on the bottom of the battery pack. The power tool's model number is stamped onto the inside lid of the tool set's plastic carrying case. Power Tool Power Tool Model Battery Pack Model KW Black 19.2V Cordless Drill 840128 691034 KW Black 19.2V 26 PC Drill Set 840135 KW Black 4 PC Power Tool Combo 840338 KW Black 2 PC Power Tool Combo 840339 KW Black 19.2V 26 PC Drill Set 840135A 691240 KW Black 21.6V Cordless Drill 840266 691221 KW Black 21.6V Cordless Drill 840267

Is my product affected?

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

  • Battery Chargers supplied with certain Kawasaki branded Power Tool Kits · About 800,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: National wholesale club retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $40 and $100.; Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Alltrade Tools has received 30 reports of incidents, including eight injuries from the battery packs melting or forcefully expelling plastic shards while in use. Injuries include minor acid burns from handling fractured battery packs, cuts, bruises and some temporary hearing loss from a loud noise that can occur if an internal battery cell ruptures.

Consumer contact

For additional information, please contact Alltrade Tools LLC at (800) 590-3723 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.alltradetools.com

Recall history and context

Alltrade Tools appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Alltrade Tools 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.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Battery Chargers supplied with certain Kawasaki branded Power Tool Kits (About 800,000 units). 6 volt NiCad battery packs.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn and Laceration Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and register at www.alltradetools.com to receive a free compatible battery charger. Alltrade Tools LLC is directly contacting consumers who purchased the power tools containing the recalled chargers. Consumers should not return the battery chargers to the store where purchased.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.