CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
Published: October 12, 2000Recall ID: 01010Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.
Product Description & Identification
The battery chargers are model number DW9116, which is written on the front and bottom of the charger housing. The chargers are black with yellow lettering. "DeWALT" is written on the front of the chargers. The recalled chargers have date codes from 9927EM through 9952EM and 0001EM through 0031EM located on the bottom of the charger. These chargers are for 9.6- to 18-volt batteries used with DeWALT cordless tools. Chargers with a yellow or green dot sticker near the date code already have been repaired, and are not recalled.
Affected Products
DeWalt battery chargers, model DW9116
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-DeWALT-Industrial-Tool-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Battery-Chargers |
| Title | CPSC, DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/DeWALT-charger.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled DeWalt battery charger, model DW9116 |
| Hazards › Name | Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock. |
| Injuries › Name | DeWALT has not received any reports of injuries with these chargers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | DeWalt battery chargers, model DW9116 |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 825,000 |
| Recall I D | 96 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DeWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Home center and hardware stores sold these battery chargers nationwide, from September 1999 through August 2000, for between $49 and $69. |
| Recall Date | 2000-10-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The battery chargers are model number DW9116, which is written on the front and bottom of the charger housing. The chargers are black with yellow lettering. "DeWALT" is written on the front of the chargers. The recalled chargers have date codes from 9927EM through 9952EM and 0001EM through 0031EM located on the bottom of the charger. These chargers are for 9.6- to 18-volt batteries used with DeWALT cordless tools. Chargers with a yellow or green dot sticker near the date code already have been repaired, and are not recalled. |
| Recall Number | 01010 |
| Manufacturers › Name | DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md. |
| Consumer Contact | To locate the nearest service center, or for more information, call DeWALT toll-free at (888) 388-3273 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-11-19T00:00:00 |