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CPSC recall · Reported February 14, 2003

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

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.

Recall #
03082
Affected scope
About 2 million
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Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Chicago, Ill. recalled These chargers were sold with or as accessories for Skil Warrior drills. The drills are b… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Warrior Drill Battery Chargers was recalled by Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Chicago, Ill. in February 14, 2003. Reason: The transformer inside the charger can overheat. If this occurs, the charger housing can melt and deform, pos…. Remedy: Consumers should unplug the charger immediately. Consumers will receive a $25.00 rebate t…. Verify recall #03082 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Chicago, Ill. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The transformer inside the charger can overheat. If this occurs, the charger housing can melt and deform, pos….

Moderate
severity level
February 14, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03082 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #03082) was formally reported on February 14, 2003. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Chicago, Ill. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 2 million.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should unplug the charger immediately. Consumers will receive a $25.00 rebate towards the purchase of any Skil® power tool. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 2 million

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 03082
Date reported February 14, 2003
Date initiated February 14, 2003
Recalling firm Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Chicago, Ill.
Affected scope About 2 million
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 unplug the charger immediately. Consumers will receive a $25.00 rebate towards the purchase of any Skil® power t…

  • Check the recall number (03082) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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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.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (03082) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported February 14, 2003. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.