Recall 02E033000: Equipment, Electrical, Anti-theft Devices

NHTSA recall 02E033000 · announced May 30, 2002 · Milwaukee · 18,011 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY CHARGES, CAT NO. 48-59-0184 (ALL SERIAL NUMBERS). THIS CHARGER WAS ALSO PACKAGED WITH THE AUTOMOTIVE 18 VOLT IMPACT WRENCH KIT, CATALOG NUMBER 9079-23 (SERIAL NUMBERS 241A40152001 THRU 241A402080126. THE CHARGER CAN OVERHEAT.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

What to do

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2002 AND CUSTOMERS SHOULD STOP USING THIS PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY AND WILL RECEIVE A NEW CHARGER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION AT 800-414-6527.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.