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.
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….
- None
- agency class
- October 12, 2000
- reported
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
| 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 |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
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 …
- Check the recall number (01010) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- 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.
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