CPSC2003-02-14
CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Warrior Drill Battery Chargers
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard
The transformer inside the charger can overheat. If this occurs, the charger housing can melt and deform, possibly igniting flammable materials near or on the charger.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug the charger immediately. Consumers will receive a $25.00 rebate towards the purchase of any Skil® power tool.
Sold at
Home centers, hardware and discount department stores sold these chargers nationwide, from July 1994 through February 2003, for between $21 and $30.
Affected count
About 2 million
Injuries reported
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. has received one report of a charger causing a fire that resulted in property damage, and 160 reports of chargers overheating.
Products
Skil® Warrior drill battery chargers
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should contact Robert Bosch Tool Corp. at (800) 661-5398 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the Skil website at (800) 661-5398 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the Skil website at www.Skil.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Robert-Bosch-Tool-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Skil-Warrior-Drill-Battery-Chargers-Don't want to check this manually?
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