Product Recall Number: 12-740
Why was Kawasaki cordless drill recalled?
The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.
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