CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 01057
DEWALT and Black & Decker battery chargers used with cordless power tools
Published January 7, 2026 · Recall initiated: December 20, 2000
What's the hazard
The battery charger can fail to automatically shut off after the battery is fully charged, which can cause the battery to burst, and poses fire, burn and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
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 replacement.
Recall details
- Brand
- DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
- Distributor
- Home center and hardware stores sold these battery chargers nationwide, from May 1996 through August 2000, for between $50 and $60. During the same time, these chargers also were sold with some DEWALT® and Black & Decker Industry & Construction cordless tools.
- Country
- US
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