Milwaukee power tool batteries recalled
- by Maureen Carter (RSS feed) on Jul 16th 2007 1:00PM
- Filed under recalls and safety, Tools
A recall of six different models of power tool battery packs was announced by the CPSC on July 10th. The recall is for battery pack manufactured be the Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. These battery packs can explode and cause a laceration hazard if the vent on them is damaged during use.There have been several reports of injury including some reports of hearing loss due to exploding battery packs. The packs were manufactured between July 1999 and February 2004 and sold July 1999 through 2005. Batteries manufactured after these dates are not effected.
The effected models include 14.4 and 18 volt 2.4 Ah NiCd Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago Pneumatic, and Extractor battery packs. Some of the models do not have power plus on the labels however.
If you suspect you have one of these battery packs, please stop using right away and contact the manufacturer for a replacement. You can do so by calling (800) 729-3878 or visit their web site for more information and their press release.
You can find pictures of the recalled battery pack on the CPSC press release.
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