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Recalls / 2023-12-21

Klein Tools Recalls Blackfire and Klein Tools Power Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

24067 · Recalled 2023-12-21 · CPSC page

Recalled Klein Tools KTB1000 Portable Rechargeable Power Station
Recalled Klein Tools KTB1000 Portable Rechargeable Power Station

Description

This recall involves Klein Tools and Blackfire portable rechargeable power stations with lithium-ion batteries. The portable power charging stations deliver up to 1500W of AC power. They contain a built-in 983Wh lithium-ion battery pack. The power stations have four 120V outlets, six USB ports and a 12V car port. The model names PAC1000 (Blackfire) and KTB1000 (Klein Tools) can be found on the label located at the rear of the power station. The power stations are orange and black with "Klein Tools" on the front in white lettering.

Hazards

The top and bottom of the internal inverter boards of the power stations can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Reported injuries

Klein Tools received four reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported. No lithium-ion battery fires have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Portable Rechargeable Power StationsAbout 3,800 (In addition, about 164 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Illinois
Made in
China
Sold at
Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers nationwide, 300.

Consumer 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.

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Recalled Blackfire PAC1000 Portable Rechargeable Power Station
Recalled Blackfire PAC1000 Portable Rechargeable Power Station

Source: CPSC recall 24067. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.