CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers

Is my product affected?

Power Plus automotive chargers

• Brand Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Milwaukee Tool Corp. and the CPSC have recalled Power Plus automotive chargers that plug into automotive cigarette lighters, as well as Impact wrench kits containing these chargers. The chargers, labeled "Milwaukee...POWER-PLUS 9.6 Volt - 18 Volt AUTOMOTIVE CHARGERS," can overheat when used under low voltage conditions, creating a fire hazard. The recall applies to charger catalog number 48-59-0184 (all serial numbers) and wrench kit model 9079-23 with serial numbers ranging from 241A401520001 through 241A402080126.

Affected consumers should stop using the chargers immediately and return them to their nearest Milwaukee factory service center or authorized power tool service center. Consumers have three remedy options: exchange the charger for a 12, 14.4, or 18 volt battery pack, obtain a replacement charger, or receive a refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The automotive chargers are often used on job sites to charge power tool batteries. When used under low voltage conditions, the chargers can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the chargers immediately and return them to their nearest Milwaukee factory service center or authorized power tool service center. Consumers can choose from three options: an exchange for a 12, 14.4 or 18 volt battery pack, a replacement charger or a refund.

Details from the source

The recall includes Power Plus automotive chargers that plug into automotive cigarette lighters, and Impact wrench kits containing these chargers. A label on the front of the charger reads, "Milwaukee...POWER-PLUS 9.6 Volt - 18 Volt AUTOMOTIVE CHARGERS." A nameplate on the back of the charger lists the catalog number. Impact wrench kits containing these chargers have serial numbers within the range listed below. The serial number is located on the side of the Impact wrench kit. Catalog Numbers Serial Numbers Charger 48-59-0184 All Serial Range Charger 48-59-0184 All Serial Range Wrench Kit 9079-23 241A401520001 through 241A402080126

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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