CPSC recall 03-082, announced February 14, 2003, covers Skil® Warrior drill battery chargers (about 2 million units). The transformer inside the charger can overheat. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should unplug the charger immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 661-5398, or go to www.Skil.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 CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
These chargers were sold with or as accessories for Skil Warrior drills. The drills are black with red trim. Red lettering on the drills reads, "SKIL." The chargers have their volt size written in red lettering. The recall includes 9.6-volt, 12-volt, 14.4-volt and 18-volt chargers. The chargers were included with tool model numbers 2375, 2380, 2475, 2480, 2482, 2580, 2582 and 2882. Chargers also were sold separately with model numbers 92950, 92970, 92980 and 92990 with part number 2610995852. The model and part numbers are written on labels found on the back of the plug or on the side of the chargers.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The transformer inside the charger can overheat. If this occurs, the charger housing can melt and deform, possibly igniting flammable materials near or on the charger.
Incidents and injuries
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. has received one report of a charger causing a fire that resulted in property damage, and 160 reports of chargers overheating.
Official remedy
Consumers should unplug the charger immediately. Consumers will receive a $25.00 rebate towards the purchase of any Skil® power tool.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Skil Warrior
- Manufacturer
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Chicago, Ill.
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Drills
- Recall number
- 03-082
- Units
- About 2 million
- Sold at / sales period
- Home centers, hardware and discount department stores sold these chargers nationwide, from July 1994 through February 2003, for between $21 and $30.
Skil® Warrior drill battery chargers
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should contact Robert Bosch Tool Corp. at (800) 661-5398 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the Skil website at (800) 661-5398 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the Skil website at www.Skil.com
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