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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 23, 2003
Release # 03-113
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Company Phone Number: (800) 833-9626
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs
Units:
About 64,000
Manufacturer: Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.
Hazard: Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and
strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: Two reports of batteries detaching have been
received. No injuries have been reported.
Description: Only battery packs manufactured between May 1, 2001 and
Nov. 20, 2002, with model numbers EY9230, EY9136, EY9231, EY9200, EY9106
and EY9201 stamped on the top of the battery pack are included in this
recall. The battery pack is black and yellow.
Sold at: Home improvement, hardware and mail order outlets nationwide.
Battery packs were sold in the Panasonic Cordless Power Tool kit and
separately as an accessory pack and replacement battery for the power
tools. The battery packs cost between $150 and $400 (with kits) and
between $50 and $100 (individually).
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return
instructions and a free replacement battery pack.
Consumer Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics, (800) 833-9626 between
9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site
at Panasonic.com/cordlesstools
Media Contact: William Pritchard (201) 348-7182 or Kalia Farrell (201)
392-6159
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