CPSC, DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
The hazard
Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.
Incidents reported: DeWALT has not received any reports of injuries with these chargers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DeWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
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.
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC