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Alltrade Tools Recalls Kawasaki Cordless Drill Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

  • Kawasaki cordless drill with serial number and model number
  • Kawasaki cordless drill
Name of Product:
Kawasaki cordless drill
Hazard:

The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
June 27, 2012
Units:

About 45,000

Consumer Contact

Alltrade Tools at 800-368-6653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT, email at kwrc@alltradetools.com for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

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
Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

Alltrade Tools has received 33 reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury.

Sold At:
Costco stores nationwide from May 2011 through February 2012 for about $50.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-740

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