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Product Recall Number: 12-740

Why was Kawasaki cordless drill recalled?

The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.

Kawasaki cordless drill
Here's product recall specific data for Kawasaki cordless drill.

  • Product Recall Number: 12-740

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2012-06-26

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Kawasaki cordless drill

  • Description: The trigger switches on Kawasaki Cordless Drills, model 691761, can short and generate excessive heat.

  • Hazard Description: The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 45,000

  • Incidents: Alltrade Tools has received 33 reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury.

  • Remedy: 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.

  • Sold At: Costco stores nationwide from May 2011 through February 2012 for about $50.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed