CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-12-20). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock, explosion. Models: DW9107, DW9108, 97015, 97016. About 1,700,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01057 |
| Published | 2000-12-20 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-07 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | DEWALT and Black & Decker battery chargers used with cordless power tools |
| Firm named in the title | DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. |
| Firms | DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md. (importer) |
| Units (US) | 1,700,000 |
| Model numbers | DW9107, DW9108, 97015, 97016 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
The battery chargers include two models of DEWALT (DW9107, DW9108) and two models of Black & Decker Industry & Construction™ (97015, 97016) brands. The DEWALT battery chargers have model numbers DW9107 and DW9108, which is written on the front of the charger. The recalled DEWALT chargers have date codes from 9616 through 9752 located on the bottom of the charger. The DEWALT chargers are black with yellow lettering. "DEWALT" is written on the front of the chargers. The Black & Decker Industry & Construction battery chargers have model numbers 97015 and 97016. The model number is written on the front of the chargers. They have date codes from 9616 through 9752, which is located on the bottom of the chargers. The Black & Decker Industry & Construction chargers are black. "Black & Decker Industry and Construction" is written on the front of these chargers.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DEWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
DEWALT has received two reports of batteries bursting and consumers suffering injuries, including minor lacerations and a minor burn.
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