CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-03-02

CPSC, Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Announce Recall of Drill Charger Base

04091 · Recalled 2004-03-02 · CPSC page

Recalled Wagner drill with recalled charger base
Recalled Wagner drill with recalled charger base

Description

This recall includes 9.6-volt, 10.8-volt, 12-volt, 14.4-volt and 18-volt Wagner drill charger bases. The drills were sold in black and gray and have the name "Wagner" printed on them. Model numbers involved in the recall are: W96DK, W108DK, W120DK, WB96, WB120, WB144, and WB180K. The model numbers are located on a label on the side of the drill.

Hazards

A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.

Reported injuries

Wagner Spray Tech has received 11 reports of the charger base melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Stop using the charger base and contact Wagner Spray Tech for information on receiving a replacement charger base.

Products

NameModelUnits
Wagner cordless drill charger base180,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Wagner Spray Tech Corp.
Made in
China
Sold at
Department, hardware stores, through mail-order sales, from January 1996 through December 2003, for, $100.

Consumer contact

Call Wagner Spray Tech toll-free at (888) 925-6244 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.wagnerspraytech.com

Source: CPSC recall 04091. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.