Name of Product: Portable Rechargeable Power Stations
Hazard: The top and bottom of the internal inverter boards of the power stations can
overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Refund
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.
Consumer Contact: Klein Tools at 800-527-3099 from 7 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.
Recall Details: Units: About 3,800 (In addition, about 164 were sold in Canada)
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Klein Tools received four reports of overheating. No injuries have been
reported. No lithium-ion battery fires have been reported.
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
