Alltrade Tools Recalls Kawasaki Cordless Drill Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-740 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 27, 2012
- Brand
- Alltrade Tools
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Kawasaki cordless drill
- Hazard
- Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 45,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 5, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves Kawasaki Cordless Drills, model 691761, sold in green and black color combination, with a 19.2v battery pack and certain serial numbers. "Alltrade Tools LLC" and "Made in China" are printed in white lettering on the left side of the drills. The drill's model and serial numbers are located on a label on the right side of the drill. The recalled drills have the following serial numbers: Kawasaki Cordless Drill Serial Numbers From 11030 30201 to 11030 33656 From 11040 00001 to 11040 17120 From 11060 00001 to 11060 07340 From 11070 00001 to 11070 05984 From 11070 16801 to 11070 20640
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Kawasaki cordless drill · About 45,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Costco stores nationwide from May 2011 through February 2012 for about $50.; Wuxi Xinju Electric Tools Co., Ltd. of Wuxi, China; Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Alltrade Tools has received 33 reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Alltrade Tools toll-free at (800) 727-7420 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT, or visit the firm's website at www.alltrade2.fox-international.com
Recall history and context
Alltrade Tools appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Alltrade Tools recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Kawasaki cordless drill (About 45,000 units). 2v battery pack and certain serial numbers.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and register at www.alltrade2.fox-international.com to receive a free drill, including shipping. Alltrade Tools is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled drills. Consumers should not return the drills 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 April 5, 2016. 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.