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CPSC, JS Products and Mac Tools Announce Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
2,000
Recall Date
August 16, 2005
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3122.

The recall involves certain MAC-brand 14.4 Volt and 18.0 Volt 3/8-inch drive cordless drill/drivers. The 14.4 Volt units have part number CDD14438 or CDD14438-Kit and the 18.0 Volt units have Part Number CDD18012 or CDD18012-KIT. The part number can be found on the side of the drill near the logo.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3122.

Consumers stop using the recalled drill/driver immediately and contact their Mac Tools distributor for information on receiving a free replacement drill/driver with battery pack.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Mac Tools Distributors, From November 2003 Through April 2005 Nationwide, For Between $270 And $312, Depending On The Model. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3122.

For more information, 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 their Virtual Customer Service Web site at www.MacTools.com/vcs

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Mac Tools Distributors, From November 2003 Through April 2005 Nationwide, For Between $270 And $312, Depending On The Model. Recall FAQ

Mac Tools Distributors, From November 2003 Through April 2005 Nationwide, For Between $270 And $312, Depending On The Model. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, JS Products and Mac Tools Announce Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers. The notice was published on August 16, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,000 units are potentially affected.