CPSC, Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Announce Recall of Drill Charger Base
CPSC recall 04091 · announced March 2, 2004 · Wagner Spray Tech · 180,000 units affected
The product
This recall includes 9.6-volt, 10.8-volt, 12-volt, 14.4-volt and 18-volt Wagner drill charger bases. The drills were sold in black and gray and have the name "Wagner" printed on them. Model numbers involved in the recall are: W96DK, W108DK, W120DK, WB96, WB120, WB144, and WB180K. The model numbers are located on a label on the side of the drill.
The hazard
A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.
What to do (per CPSC)
Stop using the charger base and contact Wagner Spray Tech for information on receiving a replacement charger base.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Wagner Spray Tech has received 11 reports of the charger base melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Department and hardware stores and through mail-order sales, from January 1996 through December 2003, for between $40 and $100.
Consumer contact: Call Wagner Spray Tech toll-free at (888) 925-6244 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.wagnerspraytech.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.