Menards MasterForce 3.6-volt Cordless Screwdrivers

Description: Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2008 Release #08-388 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 458-2472 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: MasterForce 3.6-volt Cordless Screwdrivers Units: About 42,000 Importer: Menards, of Eau Claire, Wisc. Manufacturer: Great Star Industry Co., of China Hazard: The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. Incidents/Injuries: The firm and CPSC have received three reports of fires. One consumer suffered burns to the hand, and another experienced temporary hearing loss. Description: The recalled cordless screwdrivers are green and gray in color. “MASTERFORCE” is printed on the top of the tool. “LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY” and “241-0717” are printed on the handle. Sold at: Menards stores from April 2007 through May 2008 for about $30. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the screwdrivers and return them to any Menards store for a free replacement or refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call toll-free at (866) 458-2472 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.menards.com [Learn More]