Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Why was Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the screwdrivers and return them to any Menards store for a free replacement or refund. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- MasterForce 3.6-volt Cordless Screwdrivers
- Company
- Great Star Industry Co., of China, Menards, of Eau Claire, Wisc.
- Quantity
- About 42,000
- Sold at
- Menards stores from April 2007 through May 2008 for about $30.
- Recall date
- September 3, 2008
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.