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CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Warrior Drill Battery Chargers

Reported: February 14, 2003 Initiated: February 14, 2003 #03082

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug the charger immediately. Consumers will receive a $25.00 rebate towards the purchase of any Skil® power tool.

Details

Units Affected
About 2 million
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Robert-Bosch-Tool-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Skil-Warrior-Drill-Battery-Chargers-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Chicago, Ill.. Units affected: About 2 million.
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should unplug the charger immediately. Consumers will receive a $25.00 rebate towards the purchase of any Skil® power tool.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 14, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03082.

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