CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers
USCPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers
Recalling Firm: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Power Plus automotive chargers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Milwaukee-Tool-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Automotive-Chargers- |
| Title | CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/automotive-charger.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Power Plus automotive charger |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Milwaukee Electric Tool have received six reports of the chargers overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported involving these chargers. |
| Products › Name | Power Plus automotive chargers |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,000 |
| Recall I D | 2139 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors sold these chargers and wrench kits containing these chargers nationwide, from March 2000 through April 2002. The chargers sold for about $115. The Impact wrench kits containing these chargers sold for about $325. |
| Recall Date | 2002-05-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Recall Number | 02156 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | For further details about options, consumers can contact Milwaukee Electric Tool at (800) 414-6527 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-12T00:00:00 |
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