hausdok Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 CPSC Alert #08-388 Menards, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled about 42,000 3.6-volt Masterforce brand cordless screwdrivers for a defective battery that can overhead during recharging and catch fire. Inspectors who own/use one of these screwdrivers should immediately stop using the screwdrivers and return them to any Menards store for a free replacement or refund. Name of Product: MasterForce 3.6-volt Cordless Screwdrivers Importer: Menards, of Eau Claire, Wisc. Manufacturer: Great Star Industry Co., of China 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. 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. Description: The recalled cordless screwdrivers are green and gray in color. ââ¬ÅMASTERFORCEâ⬠Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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