Klein Tools Recalls Blackfire and Klein Tools Power Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 24067 · Dec 21, 2023 · Klein Tools
3,800
units affected
3,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24067
- Date
- Dec 21, 2023
- Company
- Klein Tools
- Units affected
- 3,800
- Product
- Portable Rechargeable Power Stations
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Klein Tools and Blackfire portable rechargeable power stations with lithium-ion batteries. The portable power charging stations deliver up to 1500W of AC power. They contain a built-in 983Wh lithium-ion battery pack. The power stations have four 120V outlets, six USB ports and a 12V car port. The model names PAC1000 (Blackfire) and KTB1000 (Klein Tools) can be found on the label located at the rear of the power station. The power stations are orange and black with "Klein Tools" on the front in white lettering.
What can happen
The top and bottom of the internal inverter boards of the power stations can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Blackfire and Klein Tools power stations and return the recalled Blackfire and Klein Tools power stations to their original place of purchase. Klein Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Klein Tools received four reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported. No lithium-ion battery fires have been reported.
- Sold at
- Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from November 2021 through November 2023 for about $1,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portable rechargeable power stations?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Blackfire and Klein Tools power stations and return the recalled Blackfire and Klein Tools power stations to their original place of purchase. Klein Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The top and bottom of the internal inverter boards of the power stations can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.