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45,000 Kawasaki Drills Recalled: Burn Hazard

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 45,000 Kawasaki cordless drills that pose a burn risk.

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Trigger switches on these Kawasaki power drills can short and burn consumers. Image: CPSC

Forty-five thousand Kawasaki cordless drills sold at Costco stores nationwide have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission because trigger switches can short and burn consumers.

The drills were made in China and imported by Alltrade Tools of Long Beach, Calif. So far, Alltrade Tools has received 33 reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury. The drills were sold at Costco stores from May 2011 through February 2012 for about $50.

If you own a recalled drill, stop using it immediately and register for a free drill, including shipping. Consumers shouldn’t return the drill to Costco.

lisa-kaplan-gordon Lisa Kaplan Gordon

is a HouseLogic contributor and builder of luxury homes in McLean, Va. She’s been a Homes editor for Gannett News Service and has reviewed home improvement products for AOL.

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