CPSC recall 01-057, announced December 20, 2000, covers DEWALT and Black & Decker battery chargers used with cordless power tools (about 1.7 million units). 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 notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DEWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (866) 543-3401, or go to www.dewalt.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The model number is written on the front of the chargers.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
DEWALT has received two reports of batteries bursting and consumers suffering injuries, including minor lacerations and a minor burn.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- DEWALT
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 01-057
- 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.
- Importer
- DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
DEWALT and Black & Decker battery chargers used with cordless power tools
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Recall contact information
To locate the nearest service center, or for more information, call DEWALT toll-free at (866) 543-3401 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to DEWALT's website at www.dewalt.com
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