CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2139.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2139.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2139.
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.
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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 FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers. The notice was published on May 13, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 18,000 units are potentially affected.