BLACK+DECKER battery charger LCS1620B

The green indicator gives you a simple visual cue: it shows when a battery is charging and when a BLACK+DECKER battery is fully charged. That makes it easier to check the charger at a glance rather than guess whether a charging session is finished.

This is a charger for compatible BLACK+DECKER lithium-ion slide-pack batteries, not a battery-and-charger bundle. The battery and charger are sold separately, so plan for that if you are setting up from scratch.

It suits you if you need a charger for the stated 12V MAX or 20V MAX battery families. If you prioritize a charger-only replacement, this format may fit, if you prefer a complete setup in one purchase, a package that includes a battery is a different approach to look for.

Where it shines

The clearest practical benefit is the status light. For example, you can leave a compatible battery charging while you get a tool ready, then check the green indicator before swapping packs. It signals charging and full charge, so you have a visible update without relying on guesswork.

The listed charging time is specific: BLACK+DECKER says it recharges 1.5-Ah slide-pack batteries in 40 minutes or less. That gives you a useful reference if those are the batteries you use. It should not be taken as a stated charging time for every compatible pack, since no other capacities or times are provided.

What matters most

Compatibility is the first thing to match. The charger is described for 12V MAX and BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX lithium-ion slide-pack batteries. Check the battery family and slide-pack format against that description before choosing it, the voltage label alone is not the only detail given.

Also account for what is in the box: the battery and charger are sold separately. If you already have a compatible battery and need the charger, that distinction is straightforward. If you need both, this listing does not describe a complete charging setup.

A further limitation is that the only stated charging-time figure applies to 1.5-Ah slide-pack batteries. A lack of that detail for other capacities means there is no basis here to estimate their charging time. Encaja contigo si you already own a listed compatible battery and want a clear charging-status indicator. No te compensa si you expect a battery to be included or need a confirmed charging time for a different capacity.

Best use cases

This charger makes most sense as a replacement or additional charger for someone already using compatible BLACK+DECKER slide-pack batteries. It can also suit a small routine where you charge a 1.5-Ah pack between tasks and use the indicator to tell when it is ready.

For a broader tool setup, compare the charger-only approach with buying a package that supplies both the charger and battery. The former is more relevant when the battery is already covered, this product information does not establish what other items might be included in a separate package. It is not described as a universal charger, so avoid assuming compatibility beyond the battery types listed.

Bottom line

Choose the LCS1620B if you need a charger for the specified 12V MAX or 20V MAX BLACK+DECKER lithium-ion slide-pack batteries, especially if the green charging and full-charge indicator is useful in your routine. The 40-minute-or-less figure is a helpful reference for 1.5-Ah slide packs, but it does not settle charging time for other capacities. If you need the battery as well, or your pack does not match the stated families and format, this charger alone is not the complete answer.