For Immediate Release
March 2, 2004
Release # 04-091
Firm's Hotline: (800) 214-0585
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Announce Recall of Drill Charger Base
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced
voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Wagner cordless drill charger base
Units: 180,000
Manufacturer/Importer: Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn.
Hazard: A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat,
causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.
Incidents/Injuries: Wagner Spray Tech has received 11 reports of the
charger base melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries
have been reported.
Description: This recall includes 9.6-volt, 10.8-volt, 12-volt, 14.4-
volt and 18-volt Wagner drill charger bases. The drills were sold in
black and grey, and have the name "Wagner" printed on them. Model
numbers involved in the recall are: W96DK, W108DK, W120DK, WB96,
WB120, WB144, and WB180K. The model numbers are located on a
label on the side of the drill.
Sold at: Department and hardware stores and through mail-order sales
from January 1996 through December 2003 from between $40 and $100.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Stop using the charger base and contact Wagner Spray Tech for
information on receiving a replacement charger base.
Consumer Contact: Call Wagner Spray Tech toll-free at (800) 214-0585
anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.wagnerspraytech.com.