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CPSCRecalled Mar 2, 2000 · #00073

CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of 18-Volt Battery Packs

Hazard

The battery packs' clips can come loose, causing the battery packs to fall. When working with these tools, falling battery packs weighing about 2.2 pounds can cause injury.

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Description

The recalled DEWALT® 18-volt battery packs are model number DW9095. This model number is located on the name plate on the bottom of the battery. These battery packs have date codes from 9719 to 9810 located on the top of the battery pack. The battery packs are black with "DEWALT," and "18V" in yellow on the sides of the packs. Battery packs with an "R" etched after the date code or with a red dot on the name plate already have been repaired and are not included in this recall.

Product details

Product
DEWALT® 18-volt battery packs (model DW9095)
Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Manufacturer
DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Model numbers
DW9095
UPCs
Sold at
Major home centers and hardware stores, as well as industrial distributors, sold battery packs nationwide, from May 1997 through June 1998, for between $70 and $85.

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs, and call DEWALT® for a free repair kit.

View the official CPSC notice