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Why 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.
- 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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