CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, JS Products and Mac Tools Announce Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-596

Date: August 15, 2005

Product Name: 3/8-Inch Drive Cordless Drill/Driver

Recall Description:

The recall involves certain MAC-brand 14.4 Volt and 18.0 Volt 3/8-inch drive cordless drill/drivers. The 14.4 Volt units have part number CDD14438 or CDD14438-Kit and the 18.0 Volt units have Part Number CDD18012 or CDD18012-KIT. The part number can be found on the side of the drill near the logo.

Hazard Description:

The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 2,000

Incidents:

Mac Tools has received six reports of battery packs rupturing while charging and one report of the battery pack rupturing while in use. The rupture that occurred while the product was in use resulted in the user sustaining minor skin burns. The other incidents did not involve any injuries.

Sold At:

Mac Tools distributors from November 2003 through April 2005 nationwide for between $270 and $312, depending on the model.

Manufactured In:

China