CPSC recall · Reported March 2, 2004
CPSC, Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Announce Recall of Drill Charger Base
A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.
Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn. recalled This recall includes 9.6-volt, 10.8-volt, 12-volt, 14.4-volt and 18-volt Wagner drill cha….
CPSC, Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Announce Recall of Drill Charger Base was recalled by Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn. in March 2, 2004. Reason: A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby…. Remedy: Stop using the charger base and contact Wagner Spray Tech for information on receiving a …. Verify recall #04091 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby….
- None
- agency class
- 180K units
- affected scope
- March 2, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04091 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. 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.
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Product description
This recall includes 9.6-volt, 10.8-volt, 12-volt, 14.4-volt and 18-volt Wagner drill charger bases. The drills were sold in black and gray and have the name "Wagner" printed on them. Model numbers involved in the recall are: W96DK, W108DK, W120DK, WB96, WB120, WB144, and WB180K. The model numbers are located on a label on the side of the drill.
Reason for recall
A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.
Remedy, what to do
Stop using the charger base and contact Wagner Spray Tech for information on receiving a replacement charger base.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04091 |
| Date reported | March 2, 2004 |
| Date initiated | March 2, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn. |
| Affected scope | 180,000 |
| 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
Stop using the charger base and contact Wagner Spray Tech for information on receiving a replacement charger base.
- Check the recall number (04091) 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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