[Recalled] Skil® Warrior drill battery chargers — These chargers were sold with or as accessories for Skil Warrior drills | CPSC 2003-02-14
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Skil® Warrior drill battery chargers |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Chicago, Ill. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 03082 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 14 February 2003 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: 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.
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