CPSC recall · Reported September 3, 2008
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.
Great Star Industry Co., of China recalled The recalled cordless screwdrivers are green and gray in color. "MASTERFORCE" is printed ….
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Great Star Industry Co., of China in September 3, 2008. Reason: The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the screwdrivers and return them to any Menards s…. Verify recall #08388 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Great Star Industry Co., of China issued this CPSC recall-The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no ….
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- September 3, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08388 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.
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Product description
The recalled cordless screwdrivers are green and gray in color. "MASTERFORCE" is printed on the top of the tool. "LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY" and "241-0717" are printed on the handle.
Reason for recall
The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the screwdrivers and return them to any Menards store for a free replacement or refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08388 |
| Date reported | September 3, 2008 |
| Date initiated | September 3, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Great Star Industry Co., of China |
| Affected scope | About 42,000 |
| 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 screwdrivers and return them to any Menards store for a free replacement or refund.
- Check the recall number (08388) 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
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