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CPSC recall · Reported October 12, 2000

CPSC, DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers

Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.

Recall #
01010
Affected scope
About 825,000
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DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md. recalled The battery chargers are model number DW9116, which is written on the front and bottom of….

CPSC, DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers was recalled by DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md. in October 12, 2000. Reason: Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DeWALT…. Verify recall #01010 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md. issued this CPSC recall-Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in….

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October 12, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01010 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

The battery chargers are model number DW9116, which is written on the front and bottom of the charger housing. The chargers are black with yellow lettering. "DeWALT" is written on the front of the chargers. The recalled chargers have date codes from 9927EM through 9952EM and 0001EM through 0031EM located on the bottom of the charger. These chargers are for 9.6- to 18-volt batteries used with DeWALT cordless tools. Chargers with a yellow or green dot sticker near the date code already have been repaired, and are not recalled.

Reason for recall

Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DeWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 01010
Date reported October 12, 2000
Date initiated October 12, 2000
Recalling firm DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Affected scope About 825,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DeWALT or Black & Decker service center for a …

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The battery chargers are model number DW9116, which is written on the front and bottom of the charger housing. The chargers are black with yellow lettering. "DeWALT" is written on the front of the chargers. The recalled chargers have date codes from 9927EM through 9952EM and 0001EM through 0031EM located on the bottom of the charger. These chargers are for 9.6- to 18-volt batteries used with DeWALT cordless tools. Chargers with a yellow or green dot sticker near the date code already have been repaired, and are not recalled.. Recalled by DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.. Units affected: About 825,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DeWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 12, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01010.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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