CPSC recall · Reported October 25, 2007
Alltrade Tools Recalls Power Tool Battery Chargers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
When used with an incompatible charger, the battery pack can overheat and melt during charging, or can explode during use, posing burn, laceration and bruise hazards to consumers.
Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif. recalled The recall includes battery chargers sold with certain model numbers of both 19.2 and 21.….
Alltrade Tools Recalls Power Tool Battery Chargers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards was recalled by Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif. in October 25, 2007. Reason: When used with an incompatible charger, the battery pack can overheat and melt during charging, or can explod…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and register at www…. Verify recall #08513 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-When used with an incompatible charger, the battery pack can overheat and melt during charging, or can explod….
- None
- agency class
- October 25, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08513 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 recall includes battery chargers sold with certain model numbers of both 19.2 and 21.6 volt NiCad battery packs. The battery model number is located on a label on the bottom of the battery pack. The power tool's model number is stamped onto the inside lid of the tool set's plastic carrying case. Power Tool Power Tool Model Battery Pack Model KW Black 19.2V Cordless Drill 840128 691034 KW Black 19.2V 26 PC Drill Set 840135 KW Black 4 PC Power Tool Combo 840338 KW Black 2 PC Power Tool Combo 840339 KW Black 19.2V 26 PC Drill Set 840135A 691240 KW Black 21.6V Cordless Drill 840266 691221 KW Black 21.6V Cordless Drill 840267
Reason for recall
When used with an incompatible charger, the battery pack can overheat and melt during charging, or can explode during use, posing burn, laceration and bruise hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and register at www.alltradetools.com to receive a free compatible battery charger. Alltrade Tools LLC is directly contacting consumers who purchased the power tools containing the recalled chargers. Consumers should not return the battery chargers to the store where purchased.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08513 |
| Date reported | October 25, 2007 |
| Date initiated | October 25, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 800,000 |
| 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 stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and register at www.alltradetools.com to receive a free com…
- Check the recall number (08513) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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