DEWALT® 18-volt battery packs (model DW9095)
Published March 2, 2000
Summary
CPSC records recall 00073, published March 2, 2000. Recalling firm: DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.; Reported units: About 755,000.
What's the hazard
The battery packs' clips can come loose, causing the battery packs to fall. When working with these tools, falling battery packs weighing about 2.2 pounds can cause injury.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs, and call DEWALT® for a free repair kit.
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Recall details
- Brand
- DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
- Manufacturer
- DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
- Distributor
- Major home centers and hardware stores, as well as industrial distributors, sold battery packs nationwide, from May 1997 through June 1998, for between $70 and $85.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was DEWALT® 18-volt battery packs (model DW9095) recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 00073 on March 2, 2000. Reported hazard: The battery packs' clips can come loose, causing the battery packs to fall. When working with these tools, falling battery packs weighing about 2.2 pounds can cause injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs, and call DEWALT® for a free repair kit.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md..