The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19098·Announced 2019-04-03

Matco Tools Wireless Chargers Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Professional Tool Products is recalling Matco Tools wireless chargers because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where injury has been reported (two reports of burns), fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Professional Tool Products LLC is recalling about 4,800 Matco Tools wireless chargers sold in the United States and about 200 in Canada. The recalled chargers are round, measure about 4 inches in diameter and ½ an inch in height, and feature "MATCO TOOLS" and the Matco logo on a black background. They were sold with a USB connector cable.

The recall is due to a burn hazard, as the chargers can overheat. Professional Tool Products has received six reports of the chargers overheating, including two reports of burns to consumers' fingers. The products were sold at Matco Tools mobile truck stores nationwide from November 2018 through January 2019 for about $25.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers. They can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or Matco Tools store credit of equal value. For more information, consumers can contact Professional Tool Products toll-free at 866-496-8423 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.professionaltoolproducts.com and click on “Product Recalls.”

The recalled product

Product
Matco Tools wireless chargers
Manufacturer
Professional Tool Products LLC, of Travelers Rest, S.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
4,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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