CPSC recall · Reported June 27, 2012
Alltrade Tools Recalls Kawasaki Cordless Drill Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.
Wuxi Xinju Electric Tools Co., Ltd. of Wuxi, China recalled This recall involves Kawasaki Cordless Drills, model 691761, sold in green and black colo….
Alltrade Tools Recalls Kawasaki Cordless Drill Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Co… was recalled by Wuxi Xinju Electric Tools Co., Ltd. of Wuxi, China in June 27, 2012. Reason: The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and register at www.alltrade2…. Verify recall #12740 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Wuxi Xinju Electric Tools Co., Ltd. of Wuxi, China issued this CPSC recall-The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard..
- None
- agency class
- June 27, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12740 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
This recall involves Kawasaki Cordless Drills, model 691761, sold in green and black color combination, with a 19.2v battery pack and certain serial numbers. "Alltrade Tools LLC" and "Made in China" are printed in white lettering on the left side of the drills. The drill's model and serial numbers are located on a label on the right side of the drill. The recalled drills have the following serial numbers: Kawasaki Cordless Drill Serial Numbers From 11030 30201 to 11030 33656 From 11040 00001 to 11040 17120 From 11060 00001 to 11060 07340 From 11070 00001 to 11070 05984 From 11070 16801 to 11070 20640
Reason for recall
The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and register at www.alltrade2.fox-international.com to receive a free drill, including shipping. Alltrade Tools is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled drills. Consumers should not return the drills 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 | 12740 |
| Date reported | June 27, 2012 |
| Date initiated | June 27, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Wuxi Xinju Electric Tools Co., Ltd. of Wuxi, China |
| Affected scope | About 45,000 |
| 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 recalled drills and register at www.alltrade2.fox-international.com to receive a free…
- Check the recall number (12740) 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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