Matco Tools Wireless Chargers Recalled by Professional Tool Products Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 19098 · Apr 3, 2019 · Professional Tool Products LLC
4,800
units affected
4,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19098
- Date
- Apr 3, 2019
- Company
- Professional Tool Products LLC
- Units affected
- 4,800
- Product
- Matco Tools wireless chargers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Matco Tools brand wireless chargers. The recalled chargers are round and have "MATCO TOOLS" and the Matco logo printed on a black background in the center. They measure about 4 inches in diameter and ½ an inch in height and were sold with a USB connector cable.
What can happen
The wireless chargers can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and return them to the place of purchase for either a full refund or Matco Tools store credit of equal value.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Professional Tool Products has received six reports of the chargers overheating, including two reports of burns to consumers' fingers.
- Sold at
- Matco Tools mobile truck stores nationwide from November 2018 through January 2019 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled matco tools wireless chargers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and return them to the place of purchase for either a full refund or Matco Tools store credit of equal value.
What is the hazard?
The wireless chargers can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
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.