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Recall 02156 — Power Plus automotive chargers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-05-13

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02156
Date of alert
2002-05-13
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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 Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Milwaukee-Tool-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Au

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