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The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC)
announces the following recall
in voluntary cooperation with
the firm below. Consumers should
stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise
instructed. |
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Name of product: |
MasterForce 3.6-volt Cordless
Screwdrivers |
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Units: |
About 42,000 |
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Importer: |
Menards, of Eau Claire,
Wisconsin. |
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Manufacturer: |
Great Star Industry Co.,
of China |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Sold at: |
Menards stores from April 2007
through May 2008 for about $30. |
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Manufactured in: |
China |
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Remedy: |
Consumers should immediately
stop using the screwdrivers and
return them to any Menards store
for a free replacement or
refund. |
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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. |
