Black & Decker® Announces Top Five DIY Gifts for Holiday Shoppers

Black & Decker Introduces Three New Power Inverters

Power Small Electronics From Your Vehicle

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Converts vehicle’s 12 volt DC power into household 120 volt AC power
• AC and/or USB outlets to charge/power a variety of tools, electronics and small appliances
• Easy to use with icons that show the appropriate applications for power supply (500W and 800W)
• Low battery indicator provides warning when vehicle battery is running low

Black & Decker® Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation

TOWSON, MD – January 4, 2010 – This year marks the 100-year anniversary of Black & Decker (NYSE: BDK), one of the most trusted and recognizable brand names in the world. From patenting the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, to supplying the first drill to take samples from the Moon, to creating some of today’s best lithium-ion technology tools, Black & Decker is a proven pioneer in power tool and home products innovation. 

Black & Decker Air Station Inflator

New Cordless Air Station Works Well Anywhere Under Pressure

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Cordless or 12 Volt DC power options
• Digital pressure gauge with auto shut-off
• Two versatile pressure settings for virtually any job
• On-board storage of needles and accessories

Black & Decker 100 W Power Inverter

Enjoy Rechargeable Power for Electronics from your Car While you Drive

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Converts vehicle’s 12 volt DC power into household 115 volt AC power
• AC & USB outlets power and/or recharge personal electronics
• Accessory plug adjusts 45 degrees for convenient placement
• Low battery shutdown prevents total battery drain

Black & Decker SmartScan™

Get a Diagnosis on your Car’s “Check Engine” Light with SmartScan™

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Displays codes used to diagnose and fix problems
• Diagnose problems instantly, whether at home, in a parking lot or on the side of the road
• Easy-to-read LED screen displays the fault
• Urgency Indicators display seriousness of the problem

Black & Decker Simple Charge

Restore Vehicle Batteries to Full Health with Simple Charger

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Provides high-quality charge
• Fully automatic: No need to select battery type or charge rate
• Prolongs overall battery life
• Charges 50 percent faster than the competition

Black & Decker Jump-Starter

Get Back on the Road in an Instant with “Self” Jump-Starter

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• 500 amps of instant starting power
• Powerful 120 psi compressor quickly inflates vehicle tires
• Low-Profile space-saving design makes the Jump-Starter easy to store
• Reverse polarity alarm alerts you to switch the connections – no sparking

Black & Decker Power Inverters

Enjoy Remote Electronic Power From your Car for Tailgating, Camping and More

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Converts vehicle’s 12 volt DC power into household 115 volt AC power
• Dual AC & USB outlets power and/or recharge personal electronics
• Low battery shutdown prevents total battery drain
• Electrical fault interrupter circuit , and high/low voltage protection

Black & Decker Power Monitor

Monitor Power Usage at Home and Cut Electricity Costs Up to 20% with the Power Monitor

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Take control of electricity bills – and save as much as 20 percent each month
• Monitors the rate electricity is consumed and transmits information to handheld display monitor inside your home
• Calculates in real-time how much electricity is used and cost in dollars and cents
• Appliance Mode feature isolates cost of individual appliances or electronic devices

Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector

Find Costly Drafts and Save With Thermal Leak Detector

PRODUCT FEATURES:
• Uses infrared sensors to measure surface temperatures
• Helps homeowners track down power-draining drafts
• Sold with a 5-step guide to fixing basic energy leaks
• Plugging leaks can save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs

Black & Decker Lights Out™ AutoSwitch

Lights Out AutoSwitch Turns Out Lights Automatically Eliminating Wasted Electricity

PRODUCT FEATURES:
• Installs over existing light switch with a screwdriver (No re-wiring required)
• Works with all toggle-style switches
• Manual on/off switch always available
• Timer turns off light 1-30 minutes after they leave the room
• Requires 3 AA batteries (not included)