The first cordless drill I ever bought was a 9.6 volt Skil. Worked like a charm, but it was recalled and replaced with a 12 volt. It has never held a charge well and is now dead. I did a little research and found that Skil has had trouble with their chargers dying.
I e-mailed Skil about the problem and here was their response: "Thank you for writing Skil Power Tools. All available parts and accessories for Skil Power Tools can be ordered directly through our parts office at 1.800.346.4103 (menu option 1). You will need to call them directly to verify pricing and availability of the item. You may place your order by phone and they will ship it directly to you. Please write back if you have any other questions."
I called them and pointed out that dealers have even quit carrying the chargers as replacements because they are so unreliable. All they would do is tell me the price for a new one.
I'll never buy another Skil product.
Dick "disgruntled" Durbin