Reported Dec 21, 2023
Klein Tools Recalls Blackfire and Klein Tools Power Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Klein Tools of Lincolnshire, Illinois
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Blackfire and Klein Tools power stations and return the recalled Blackfire and Klein Tools power stations to their original place of purchase. Klein Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Firm contact: Klein Tools at 800-527-3099 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.kleintools.com/recall/ktb1000 for Klein Tools power stations or www.blackfire.com/recall/pac1000 for Blackfire power stations, or by visiting www.kleintools.com or www.blackfire.com and clicking "Safety Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Portable Rechargeable Power Stations
- Amount recalled
- About 3,800 (In addition, about 164 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from November 2021 through November 2023 for about $1,300..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The top and bottom of the internal inverter boards of the power stations can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Klein Tools received four reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported. No lithium-ion battery fires have been reported.
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