CPSC, Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Announce Recall of Drill Charger Base

Recall Date
2004-03-02
Manufacturer
Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn.
Units Affected
180,000

Products Involved

Wagner cordless drill charger base

Hazard

A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects.

Remedy

Stop using the charger base and contact Wagner Spray Tech for information on receiving a replacement charger base.

Reported Injuries

Wagner Spray Tech has received 11 reports of the charger base melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At

Department and hardware stores and through mail-order sales, from January 1996 through December 2003, for between $40 and $100.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

This recall includes 9.6-volt, 10.8-volt, 12-volt, 14.4-volt and 18-volt Wagner drill charger bases. The drills were sold in black and gray and have the name "Wagner" printed on them. Model numbers involved in the recall are: W96DK, W108DK, W120DK, WB96, WB120, WB144, and WB180K. The model numbers are located on a label on the side of the drill.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28