Kawasaki cordless drills sold at Costco recalled due to burn hazard

Consumer Reports News: June 28, 2012 10:08 AM

Alltrade Tools has recalled about 45,000 Kawasaki cordless drills because the trigger switch can short and generate excessive heat, posing a burn hazard. Alltrade has received 33 reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury.

This recall is for Kawasaki cordless drills model 691761, sold in a green and black color combination, with a 19.2v battery pack and certain serial numbers (listed below). Alltrade Tools LLC and Made in China are printed in white on the left side of the drill. The drill's model and serial numbers are located on a label on the right side of the drill.

Recalled drills have the following serial numbers:

From 11030 30201 to 11030 33656
From 11040 00001 to 11040 17120
From 11060 00001 to 11060 07340
From 11070 00001 to 11070 05984
From 11070 16801 to 11070 20640

The recalled drills were sold for about $50 at Costco nationwide from May 2011 through February 2012.

If you own the recalled drill, you should not return the drills to the store where purchased, but instead register at www.alltrade2.fox-international.com to get a free replacement drill, including shipping. Alltrade Tools is also contacting consumers who purchased the recalled drills.