If this has been covered, excuse me.

July 10/2007

there is a link to the full report on the Milwaukee Electric Tool Website

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/us/en/site.nsf/frmIndex?ReadForm

 

Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee

Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named

below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using

recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago Pneumatic, and Extractor 14.4 and 18 volt 2.4 Ah NiCd

battery packs

Units: About 1 million

Manufacturer/Importer: Milwaukee Electric Tool Co., of Brookfield, Wis.

Hazard: If a vent on the battery cell is damaged or compromised during use, the battery can explode and pose a

laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. has received 35 reports of incidents, including 11 injuries from

battery packs exploding while in use. Injuries include minor cuts, bruises and some hearing loss.

Description: The recalled batteries are used to power drills, saws, radios, flashlights, wrenches and Extractor

windshield glass removers. The recall includes 14.4 and 18 volt 2.4 Ah NiCd Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago

Pneumatic, and Extractor battery packs manufactured between July 1999 and February 2004. The brand name

can be found on a label on most battery packs. However, some 14.4 Volt 2.4Ah packs did not have “Power Plusâ€

on the label. The battery packs were sold both with tool kits and as individual battery packs. Battery packs

manufactured after February 2004 are not included in this recall.