Safety regulator, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers
Recall 02156 · May 13, 2002 · Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
18,000
units affected
18,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02156
- Date
- May 13, 2002
- Company
- Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
- Units affected
- 18,000
- Product
- Power Plus automotive chargers
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall includes Power Plus automotive chargers that plug into automotive cigarette lighters, and Impact wrench kits containing these chargers. A label on the front of the charger reads, "Milwaukee...POWER-PLUS 9.6 Volt - 18 Volt AUTOMOTIVE CHARGERS." A nameplate on the back of the charger lists the catalog number. Impact wrench kits containing these chargers have serial numbers within the range listed below. The serial number is located on the side of the Impact wrench kit. Catalog Numbers Serial Numbers Charger 48-59-0184 All Serial Range Charger 48-59-0184 All Serial Range Wrench Kit 9079-23 241A401520001 through 241A402080126
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries or property damage have been reported involving these chargers.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power plus automotive chargers?
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.
What is the 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.
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.