OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
02E033000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT Devices
Reported May 30, 2002 · MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
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).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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