CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 03-113

Date: April 22, 2003

Product Name: Panasonic cordless power tool battery packs

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J. is recalling about 64,000 cordless power tool battery packs. The battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.Name of product: Panasonic cordless power tool battery packsUnits: About 64,000Manufacturer: Panasonic Consumer Electronics, of Secaucus, N.J.Hazard: Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.Incidents/Injuries: Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.Description: 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.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).Manufactured in: MexicoRemedy: Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics to receive return instructions and a free replacement battery pack.Consumer Contact: 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. Media Contact: William Pritchard (201) 348-7182 or Kalia Farrell (201) 392-6159

Hazard Description:

Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 64,000

Incidents:

Two reports of batteries detaching have been received. No injuries have been reported.

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).

Manufactured In:

Mexico