CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-05-13). Hazards: fire, burn. About 18,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02156 |
| Published | 2002-05-13 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-12 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Power Plus automotive chargers |
| Firm named in the title | Milwaukee Tool Corp. |
| Firms | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 18,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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
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.
Remedy
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 injuries
CPSC and Milwaukee Electric Tool have received six reports of the chargers overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported involving these chargers.
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