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CPSC, DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers

Reported: October 12, 2000 Initiated: October 12, 2000 #01010

Product Description

The battery chargers are model number DW9116, which is written on the front and bottom of the charger housing. The chargers are black with yellow lettering. "DeWALT" is written on the front of the chargers. The recalled chargers have date codes from 9927EM through 9952EM and 0001EM through 0031EM located on the bottom of the charger. These chargers are for 9.6- to 18-volt batteries used with DeWALT cordless tools. Chargers with a yellow or green dot sticker near the date code already have been repaired, and are not recalled.

Reason for Recall

Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DeWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free repair.

Details

Units Affected
About 825,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-DeWALT-Industrial-Tool-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Battery-Chargers

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The battery chargers are model number DW9116, which is written on the front and bottom of the charger housing. The chargers are black with yellow lettering. "DeWALT" is written on the front of the chargers. The recalled chargers have date codes from 9927EM through 9952EM and 0001EM through 0031EM located on the bottom of the charger. These chargers are for 9.6- to 18-volt batteries used with DeWALT cordless tools. Chargers with a yellow or green dot sticker near the date code already have been repaired, and are not recalled.. Recalled by DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.. Units affected: About 825,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DeWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 12, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01010.

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