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CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs
Recalled April 23, 2003 · CPSC recall 03113 · Panasonic Consumer Electronics
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.
Units
About 64,000
Incidents / injuries
Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.
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.
What to do
Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.
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
Product
Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs
Manufacturer(s)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.
Retailers
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).
Made in
Mexico
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →