CPSC - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission : Alltrade Tools Recalls Kawasaki Cordless Drill Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
06/27/2012| 02:43pm US/Eastern
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Washington, D.C.
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June 26, 2012
Alert #12-740
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Alltrade Tools Recalls Kawasaki Cordless Drill Due to Burn
Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted
by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should
stop using the product immediately unless otherwise
instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a
recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Kawasaki cordless drill
Units: About 45,000
Manufacturer: Wuxi Xinju Electric Tools Co., Ltd. of Wuxi,
China
Importer: Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif.
Hazard: The trigger switches can short and generate excessive
heat posing a burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Alltrade Tools has received 33 reports of
incidents, including one minor burn injury.
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:
Sold at: Costco stores nationwide from May 2011 through
February 2012 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China
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.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Alltrade
Tools toll-free at (800) 727-7420 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday PT, or visit the firm's website at www.alltrade2.fox-international.com
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