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Milwaukee Equipment recall
Recalled May 30, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02E033000 · Milwaukee
Hazard
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
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.
Units
18,011 units
Description
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.
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.
Product
Milwaukee BATTER CHARGER
Manufacturer(s)
MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →