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CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs

U.S. CPSCInjuriesApr 23, 2003
Recalled Panasonic cordless power tool battery pack
Recalled Panasonic cordless power tool battery pack
Recalled Panasonic cordless power tool battery pack
Recalled Panasonic cordless power tool battery pack
Recalled Panasonic cordless power tool battery pack
Recalled Panasonic cordless power tool battery pack

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.

Remedy

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

Incidents & injuries

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

Product description

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.

Sold on

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).

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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