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CPSCRecalled Aug 16, 2005 · #05596

CPSC, JS Products and Mac Tools Announce Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers

Hazard

The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.

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Description

The recall involves certain MAC-brand 14.4 Volt and 18.0 Volt 3/8-inch drive cordless drill/drivers. The 14.4 Volt units have part number CDD14438 or CDD14438-Kit and the 18.0 Volt units have Part Number CDD18012 or CDD18012-KIT. The part number can be found on the side of the drill near the logo.

Product details

Product
3/8-Inch Drive Cordless Drill/Driver
Type
Drills & Bits
Manufacturer
JS Products, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Mac Tools distributors, from November 2003 through April 2005 nationwide, for between $270 and $312, depending on the model.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers stop using the recalled drill/driver immediately and contact their Mac Tools distributor for information on receiving a free replacement drill/driver with battery pack.

View the official CPSC notice