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Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn HazardsDate: 9/8/2008
Reason: 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.
Distribution: Nationwide
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, or visit the firm's Web site at www.menards.com Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 10/21/2008 Reason: An internal short circuit can cause the lithium-ion polymer batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: The plastic portion of the unit’s power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: Portable gasoline generators quickly produce high levels of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) and should never be used indoors, including inside a home, basement, shed or garage, even if doors or windows are open. Distribution: Nationwide |
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