Techtronic Industries, Co. Ltd. Recalls Mastercraft 18V Battery Chargers for Cordless Drills

Product Safety Alert

February 26, 2010 - The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Techtronic Industries, Co. Ltd. has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.

Name of Product: Mastercraft battery charger model 54-2973-4, 3 hour 18 V battery charger.

Units: Approximately 75,000 chargers were sold in Canada.

Manufacturer/Importer: Techtronic Industries, Co. Ltd.

Hazard: Drill Charger may overheat.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported. There have been incidents where damage to the charger and/or minor property damage occurred.

Description/Models: The recall involves the Mastercraft model 54-2973-4 battery charger distributed with the Mastercraft 18V model 54-2973-4 Drill. Both were sold in a drill kit and a model 54-2772-2 combo kit. The chargers are black, the name “Mastercraft,” appears on the front of the charging stand, and “18v” appears in the charging stand at the bottom of the receptacle for the battery stem. One hour versions of the charger are not affected.

Sold by: Canadian Tire

When was distributed: Between 2000 and 2009.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Techtronic Industries will provide consumers with a replacement charger. Consumers should stop using the existing charger and contact Techtronic Industries at the number provided below for instructions and information on having the free replacement charger shipped to them.

Consumer Contact: Customers should contact Techtronic Industries toll-free at 1-800-597-9624, for further information and a free replacement charger.

Photos of the Mastercraft battery charger can be viewed at: http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Recall_Notices/RCL10-14.pdf

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