CPSC recall · Reported March 2, 2000
CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of 18-Volt Battery Packs
The battery packs' clips can come loose, causing the battery packs to fall. When working with these tools, falling battery packs weighing about 2.2 pounds can cause injury.
Dewalt® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md. recalled The recalled DEWALT® 18-volt battery packs are model number DW9095. This model number is ….
CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of 18-Volt Battery Packs was recalled by Dewalt® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md. in March 2, 2000. Reason: The battery packs' clips can come loose, causing the battery packs to fall. When working with these tools, fa…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs, and call DEWALT® for a free re…. Verify recall #00073 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dewalt® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md. issued this CPSC recall-The battery packs' clips can come loose, causing the battery packs to fall. When working with these tools, fa….
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- March 2, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00073 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled DEWALT® 18-volt battery packs are model number DW9095. This model number is located on the name plate on the bottom of the battery. These battery packs have date codes from 9719 to 9810 located on the top of the battery pack. The battery packs are black with "DEWALT," and "18V" in yellow on the sides of the packs. Battery packs with an "R" etched after the date code or with a red dot on the name plate already have been repaired and are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The battery packs' clips can come loose, causing the battery packs to fall. When working with these tools, falling battery packs weighing about 2.2 pounds can cause injury.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs, and call DEWALT® for a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00073 |
| Date reported | March 2, 2000 |
| Date initiated | March 2, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Dewalt® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md. |
| Affected scope | About 755,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs, and call DEWALT® for a free repair kit.
- Check the recall number (00073) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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