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Recalled Panasonic cordless power tool battery pack -
Recalled Panasonic cordless power tool battery pack -
Recalled Panasonic cordless power tool battery pack
Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.
About 64,000
Panasonic Consumer Electronics, (800) 833-9626 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J. is recalling about 64,000 cordless power tool battery packs. The battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.
Name of product: Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs
Units: About 64,000
Manufacturer: Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.
Hazard: Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.
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.
Sold at: 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).
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.
Consumer 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.
Media Contact: William Pritchard (201) 348-7182 or Kalia Farrell (201) 392-6159
Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.
Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.
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