Black & Decker FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Slide Style Battery Charger Editorial Review: Product Description: Firestorm, 9.6V - 18.0V, Fast Charger, Charges All Firestorm & Black & Decker Spring Loaded Style Batteries. Amazon.com: The convenience of using cordless tools can be compromised if you're always standing around waiting for the batteries to recharge. To get you up and running quicker, with less down time, Black & Decker has developed the FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger. This cleverly designed plug-in charger accepts a wide range of nicad batteries, including 9.6, 12, 14.4, and 18-volt packs. And it will recharge a battery in less than 90 minutes, as compared to the average three-hour recharge time of the chargers that came with the tools. The FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger accepts all Black & Decker and Firestorm spring-loaded (slide-in) type batteries. --Joseph Truini What's in the Box: Black & Decker 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger List Price: $41.18 Our Special Price: $25.72 You Save: $15.46 (38%) Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Binding: Tools & Hardware Brand: Black & Decker EAN: 0028877350066 Item Dimensions: 00920 Label: Black & Decker Manufacturer: Black & Decker Model: FSMVC MPN: FSMVC Publisher: Black & Decker Studio: Black & Decker Features: Computerized charging optimizes charging of battery cells. Fast charging enables the user to recharge batteries quickly to continue their project Durable hard plastic body Includes charger; batteries not included 15 ounces; 2-year warranty Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - A Welcome Tool Shed Accessory Over the past few years I have accumulated a variety of Black & Decker 18 volt powered tools. Needless to say, the accompanied plug in chargers take their sweet time bringing the battery to full power. On average the batteries have required almost 4 hours before reaching full charge. The Black & Decker 9.6-18V charger has been a welcome surprise. It completely recharges batteries in about 2 hours or less. This nicely weighted accessory is a time saver and a worthy investment that has ... Read More Rating: - Black & Decker 18 vt Battery Charger This charger seems to be good. It mounts on the wall and is extremely fast charging 18-volt B&D cordless battery packs. I just hope it lasts longer than the original charger did. Rating: - Better than Original Charger This is worth the cost. Totally beats original charger. Takes about 2 hours for a full charge. Rating: - a must This is a must if you plan on doing any major projects with your tools..... Rating: - Black and Decker Firestorm battery charger So far this product has performed as advertised. I am extremely satisfied with the drill motors themselves and have purchased other tools utilizing the same 18 volt battery. So far, all 4 of the chargers that have come with these tools has failed and failed quickly. That is why I offer the caveat 'so far' (1 month of use)