Panasonic Consumer Electronics · Recalled
CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs
Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.
- Units
- About 64,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $50–$400
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
Only battery packs manufactured between May 1, 2001 and Nov. 20, 2002, with model numbers EY9230, EY9136, EY9231, EY9200, EY9106 and EY9201 stamped on the top of the battery pack are included in this recall. The battery pack is black and yellow.
The file
- Sold at
- Home improvement, hardware and mail order outlets nationwide. Battery packs were sold in the Panasonic Cordless Power Tool kit and separately as an accessory pack and replacement battery for the power tools. The battery packs cost between $150 and $400 (with kits) and between $50 and $100 (individually).
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- Mexico
- Recalled by
- Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.
Incident log
Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics, (800) 833-9626 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at Panasonic.com/cordlesstools
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 23 2003; last revised MAY 30 2025.
