Product Recall Number: 03-113
Why was Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs recalled?
Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.
Product Recall Number: 03-113
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2003-04-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J. is recalling about 64,000 cordless power tool battery packs. The battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.Name of product: Panasonic cordless power tool battery packsUnits: About 64,000Manufacturer: Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.Hazard: Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.Incidents/Injuries: Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.Description: Only battery packs manufactured between May 1, 2001 and Nov. 20, 2002, with model numbers EY9230, EY9136, EY9231, EY9200, EY9106 and EY9201 stamped on the top of the battery pack are included in this recall. The battery pack is black and yellow.Sold at: Home improvement, hardware and mail order outlets nationwide. Battery packs were sold in the Panasonic Cordless Power Tool kit and separately as an accessory pack and replacement battery for the power tools. The battery packs cost between $150 and $400 (with kits) and between $50 and $100 (individually).Manufactured in: MexicoRemedy: Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.Consumer Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics, (800) 833-9626 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at Panasonic.com/cordlesstools. Media Contact: William Pritchard (201) 348-7182 or Kalia Farrell (201) 392-6159
Hazard Description: Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 64,000
Incidents: Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.
Sold At: Home improvement, hardware and mail order outlets nationwide. Battery packs were sold in the Panasonic Cordless Power Tool kit and separately as an accessory pack and replacement battery for the power tools. The battery packs cost between $150 and $400 (with kits) and between $50 and $100 (individually).
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed