Battery Chargers supplied with certain Kawasaki branded Power Tool Kits
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Alltrade Tools is recalling battery chargers sold with certain KW Black cordless power tools because when used with an incompatible charger, the battery pack can overheat and melt during charging or explode during use, creating risks of burns, lacerations, and bruises. The recall affects chargers sold with specific 19.2 and 21.6 volt NiCad battery packs paired with various drill and power tool combo models, including the 840128, 840135, 840135A, 840338, 840339, 840266, and 840267. The battery model number can be found on a label on the bottom of the battery pack, and the power tool model number is stamped inside the lid of the plastic carrying case.
According to the record, consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and register at www.alltradetools.com to receive a free compatible battery charger. Alltrade Tools is directly contacting consumers who purchased the affected power tools. Consumers should not return the battery chargers to the store where they were purchased.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
When used with an incompatible charger, the battery pack can overheat and melt during charging, or can explode during use, posing burn, laceration and bruise hazards to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and register at www.alltradetools.com to receive a free compatible battery charger. Alltrade Tools LLC is directly contacting consumers who purchased the power tools containing the recalled chargers. Consumers should not return the battery chargers to the store where purchased.
The recall includes battery chargers sold with certain model numbers of both 19.2 and 21.6 volt NiCad battery packs. The battery model number is located on a label on the bottom of the battery pack. The power tool's model number is stamped onto the inside lid of the tool set's plastic carrying case. Power Tool Power Tool Model Battery Pack Model KW Black 19.2V Cordless Drill 840128 691034 KW Black 19.2V 26 PC Drill Set 840135 KW Black 4 PC Power Tool Combo 840338 KW Black 2 PC Power Tool Combo 840339 KW Black 19.2V 26 PC Drill Set 840135A 691240 KW Black 21.6V Cordless Drill 840266 691221 KW Black 21.6V Cordless Drill 840267
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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