9999 MILWAUKEE BATTER CHARGER Recall

Campaign:: 02E033000 on 06/02/2002
Component:: Equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Affected:: 18,011
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.
Consequence:: This could result in a fire, possibly causing personal injury or property damage.
Correction:: 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).