CPSC, JS Products and Mac Tools Announce Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers

The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.

Recall #: 05596
Affected scope: About 2,000

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Js Products, of Las Vegas, Nev. recalled The recall involves certain MAC-brand 14.4 Volt and 18.0 Volt 3/8-inch drive cordless dri….

CPSC, JS Products and Mac Tools Announce Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers was recalled by Js Products, of Las Vegas, Nev. in August 16, 2005. Reason: The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or …. Remedy: Consumers stop using the recalled drill/driver immediately and contact their Mac Tools di…. Verify recall #05596 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Js Products, of Las Vegas, Nev. issued this CPSC recall-The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or ….

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agency class: August 16, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05596 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.

Product description

The recall involves certain MAC-brand 14.4 Volt and 18.0 Volt 3/8-inch drive cordless drill/drivers. The 14.4 Volt units have part number CDD14438 or CDD14438-Kit and the 18.0 Volt units have Part Number CDD18012 or CDD18012-KIT. The part number can be found on the side of the drill near the logo.

Reason for recall

The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers stop using the recalled drill/driver immediately and contact their Mac Tools distributor for information on receiving a free replacement drill/driver with battery pack.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05596
Date reported	August 16, 2005
Date initiated	August 16, 2005
Recalling firm	Js Products, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Affected scope	About 2,000
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 stop using the recalled drill/driver immediately and contact their Mac Tools distributor for information on receiving a…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers stop using the recalled drill/driver immediately and contact their Mac Tools distributor for information on receiving a free replacement drill/driver with battery pack.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 16, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05596.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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