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

Reported: December 20, 2000 Initiated: December 20, 2000 #01057

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 1.7 million
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-DEWALT-Industrial-Tool-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Battery-Chargers1

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 1.7 million.
Why was this product 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.
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 replacement.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 20, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01057.

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