DeWalt battery chargers, model DW9116
Published October 12, 2000
Summary
CPSC records recall 01010, published October 12, 2000. Recalling firm: DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.; Reported units: About 825,000.
What's the hazard
Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DeWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
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Recall details
- Brand
- DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
- Manufacturer
- DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
- Distributor
- Home center and hardware stores sold these battery chargers nationwide, from September 1999 through August 2000, for between $49 and $69.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was DeWalt battery chargers, model DW9116 recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 01010 on October 12, 2000. Reported hazard: Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DeWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md..