Alltrade Tools Recalls Kawasaki Cordless Drill Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
CPSC recall 12740. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and register at www.alltrade2.fox-international.com to receive a free drill, including shipping. Alltrade Tools is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled drills. Consumers should not return the drills to the store where purchased.
CPSC recall 12740 has the recall date 27 Jun 2012. The notice names the firm Wuxi Xinju Electric Tools. The recall has about 45,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn. CPSC gives the product type Drills.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Alltrade Tools has received 33 reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 45,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Kawasaki Cordless Drills, model 691761, sold in green and black color combination, with a 19.2v battery pack and certain serial numbers. "Alltrade Tools LLC" and "Made in China" are printed in white lettering on the left side of the drills. The drill's model and serial numbers are located on a label on the right side of the drill. The recalled drills have the following serial numbers: Kawasaki Cordless Drill 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 |
| Product | Kawasaki cordless drill, About 45,000, Drills |
| Sold at | Costco stores nationwide from May 2011 through February 2012 for about $50. |
| Manufacturer | Wuxi Xinju Electric Tools Co., Ltd |
| Importer | Alltrade Tools LLC |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Burn
- Category: Drills
- CPSC recalls of 2012
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 45,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Drills
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Wuxi Xinju Electric Tools
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 12740The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12740. https://recallregister.com/product/1198-alltrade-tools-recalls-kawasaki-cordless-drill-due-to-burn-hazard-sold/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12740 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Alltrade Tools has received 33 reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Costco stores nationwide from May 2011 through February 2012 for about $50.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12740?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12740?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 45,000