Recall #01-057 · Published December 20, 2000
DEWALT and Black & Decker battery chargers used with cordless power tools
CPSC published a recall notice for DEWALT and Black & Decker battery chargers used with cordless power tools from DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. on December 20, 2000. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DEWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free replacement.
Why it was recalled
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DEWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free replacement.
- Recall published
- December 20, 2000
- Units
- About 1.7 million
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.