CPSCDecember 20, 2000consumer

CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The hazard

The battery charger can fail to automatically shut off after the battery is fully charged, which can cause the battery to burst, and poses fire, burn and electrical shock hazards to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DEWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free replacement.

Brands named

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