Portable Rechargeable Power Stations
CPSC Recall #24-067 — December 21, 2023
Product
Portable Rechargeable Power Stations
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.
Hazard
The top and bottom of the internal inverter boards of the power stations can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
About 3,800 (In addition, about 164 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from November 2021 through November 2023 for about $1,300.
Importer
Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Illinois
Manufactured In
China