The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·05596·Announced 2005-08-16

MAC Cordless Drill/Drivers Recalled Due to Battery Overheating and Rupture Risk

MAC-brand 14.4V and 18.0V cordless drill/drivers are recalled because battery packs may overheat, expand, or rupture, posing explosion and burn hazards.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury report (minor skin burns) and a hazard of explosion or thermal burn, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

JS Products and Mac Tools are recalling certain MAC-brand 14.4 Volt and 18.0 Volt 3/8-inch drive cordless drill/drivers. The recall involves approximately 2,000 units sold nationwide through Mac Tools distributors from November 2003 through April 2005 for between $270 and $312. The affected 14.4 Volt units have part numbers CDD14438 or CDD14438-Kit, and the 18.0 Volt units have part numbers CDD18012 or CDD18012-KIT. The part number is located on the side of the drill near the logo.

The battery packs on these tools can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard. Mac Tools has received six reports of battery packs rupturing while charging and one report of a battery pack rupturing while in use. The rupture that occurred during use resulted in the user sustaining minor skin burns; the other incidents did not involve injuries.

Consumers should stop using the recalled drill/driver immediately. They should contact their Mac Tools distributor for information on receiving a free replacement drill/driver with a battery pack. For more information, consumers can call the Mac Tools Repair Department toll-free at (877) 622-3494 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.MacTools.com/vcs.

The recalled product

Product
3/8-Inch Drive Cordless Drill/Driver
Manufacturer
JS Products, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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