Battery Pack Recall Notice

The continued safe operation of your Panasonic Cordless Power Tool(s) is of paramount importance to all of us here at Panasonic. That’s why we are working closely with the Competition and Consumer Policy Division of the Treasury to recall six (6) models of the Panasonic Power Tool Battery Packs. Not all Panasonic Battery Packs are affected by this recall, but some packs could detach from the power tool unexpectedly and injure a consumer, or bystander, if struck by the battery pack. To date, no injuries have been reported - and we want to keep it that way! So...

If you own a Battery Pack model listed below and if it is manufactured between May 1, 2001 and November 20, 2002 (The model number and date code are stamped on the top of the battery pack), stop using the battery and contact Panasonic on 1300 725 454 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday. Our call centre representatives will assist you in determining whether your Battery Pack(s) are subject to the recall and, if so, will arrange free replacement(s).

Alternatively, you can check for further information on the links below. Again, your safety is our foremost concern and we appreciate your cooperation in this recall.

Product Information: Battery packs supplied with listed models are potentially faulty if within given date codes. Refer to table below.

	Battery Pack Model Number		Model Number		Pack Quantity		Battery Pack may be faulty if date code between
	EY9106B 12V 2.0Ah NiCD		EY9106B		1		021101		021120
			EY6406FQKW		2		021101		021120
			EY6405FQKW		2		021101		021120
	EY9136B 15.6V 2.0Ah NiCD		EY9136B		1		021101		021120
			EY6431FQKW		2		021101		021120
			EY6432FQKW		2		021101		021120
	EY9201B 12V 3.5Ah NiMh		EY9136B		1		020801		021120
			EY6409GQKW		2		020801		021120
	EY9231B 15.6V 3.5Ah NiMh		EY9231B		1		020801		021120
			EY6432GQKW		2		020801		021120
	EY9200B 12V 3.0Ah NiMh		EY9200B		1		010501		021120
			EY6407NQKW		2		010501		021120
			EY6409NQKW		2		010501		021120
			EY6902NQKW		2		010501		021120
	EY9230B 15.6V 3.0Ah NiMh		EY9230B		1		010501		021120
			EY6431NQKW		2		010501		021120
			EY6432NQKW		2		010501		021120
			EY6535NQKW		2		010501		021120
			EY6931NQKW		2		010501		021120
			EY3530NQMKW		2		010501		021120
			EYC134B		2		010501		021120

Consumer action: Owners should cease using these models immediately and contact PANASONIC AUSTRALIA on 1300 725 454 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday to arrange replacement of the BATTERY PACK/S by PANASONIC AUSTRALIA at no charge. Click here for the Customer Inspection Procedures PDF for more information.