March 2, 2004
Name
of product:
Wagner cordless drill charger base
Units: 180,000
Manufacturer: 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.
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 http://www.wagnerspraytech.com/Wagner/DRILL%20SHELF%20TALKER.html