CPSC recall 02156
Power Plus automotive chargers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-09-12
On 2025-09-12 the CPSC announced a recall of Power Plus automotive chargers by Milwaukee Electric Tool, citing the automotive chargers are often used on job sites to charge power tool batteries. When used under low voltage conditions, the chargers can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02156 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-05-13 |
| Published | 2025-09-12 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Milwaukee Electric Tool |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Power Plus automotive chargers | 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
Reason
The automotive chargers are often used on job sites to charge power tool batteries. When used under low voltage conditions, the chargers can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Milwaukee-Tool-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Automotive-Chargers-
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