CPSC2002-05-13
CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.
Hazard
The automotive chargers are often used on job sites to charge power tool batteries. When used under low voltage conditions, the chargers can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the chargers immediately and return them to their nearest Milwaukee factory service center or authorized power tool service center. Consumers can choose from three options: an exchange for a 12, 14.4 or 18 volt battery pack, a replacement charger or a refund.
Sold at
Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors sold these chargers and wrench kits containing these chargers nationwide, from March 2000 through April 2002. The chargers sold for about $115. The Impact wrench kits containing these chargers sold for about $325.
Affected count
About 18,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Milwaukee Electric Tool have received six reports of the chargers overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported involving these chargers.
Products
Power Plus automotive chargers
Consumer contact
For further details about options, consumers can contact Milwaukee Electric Tool at (800) 414-6527 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Milwaukee-Tool-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Automotive-Chargers-Don't want to check this manually?
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