MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP.: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP. in 2002. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

May 30, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MILWAUKEE/AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY CHARGER

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.

NHTSA ID: 02E033000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 18,011

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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