12.07.07
Milwaukee Recalls Battery Packs
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Milwaukee have announced a recall on specific model battery packs manufactured between 1999 and February 2004.
The specific battery packs have a defect that if an over-pressure vent on a battery cell is damaged or compromised the battery could explode and cause lacerations.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has received 11 reports of injury from battery packs exploding while in use. Most reports of injury involve minor cuts and bruises. Two individuals reported hearing loss.
The risk of explosion is only present during charging or use of the battery pack. Please ensure to read the attached document and identify if your battery qualifies for a free replacement. If your battery does quality, please stop using the battery pack immediately and call Milwaukee for a free replacement at 1.800.729.3878
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