|
Cordless Screwdrivers |
Release #08-388
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 458-2472
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards
Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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: MasterForce 3.6-volt
Cordless Screwdrivers
Units: About 42,000
Importer: Menards, of Eau Claire, Wisc.
Manufacturer: Great Star Industry Co., of
China
Hazard: The battery can overheat and ignite
during charging, posing a fire and burn
hazard to consumers. There is no protective
device on the lithium battery to prevent
overheating.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm and CPSC have
received three reports of fires. One
consumer suffered burns to the hand, and
another experienced temporary hearing loss.
Description: The recalled cordless
screwdrivers are green and gray in color. "MASTERFORCE"
is printed on the top of the tool.
"LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY" and "241-0717" are
printed on the handle.
Sold at: Menards stores from April 2007
through May 2008 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop
using the screwdrivers and return them to
any Menards store for a free replacement or
refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, call toll-free at (866)
458-2472 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday.
|
