NHTSA recall 02E033000 · Equipment
Equipment › Electrical › Anti-theft devices
Reported May 30, 200218,011 vehicles affectedMILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP.
The defect
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.
The 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.