BatteriesPlus Expands Recall of Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-08-30). Hazards: explosion, injury. About 65,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12267 |
| Published | 2012-08-30 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-19 |
| Product category | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products | Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs |
| Firm named in the title | BatteriesPlus |
| Firms | BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 65,300 |
| Hazard classes | explosion, injury |
| Remedy classes | new instructions, stop use |
| Sold | BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and July 2012 for between $60 and $70. |
Description
This recall involves all RAYOVAC-branded replacement battery packs used with cordless power tools and have part numbers beginning with "CTL" "RAYOVAC," "NI-CD" or "RAYOVAC," "NI-MH" and a part number beginning with "CTL" are printed in white lettering on the product. The battery packs were sold in voltages ranging between 2.4 and 18 volts in various sizes and shapes. They were sold as replacement batteries to the following brand tools: Black and Decker, Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Lincoln, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi and Skil.
Hazard
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the battery packs from cordless tools. Consumers can contact BatteriesPlus for instructions on how to return the product for a store credit.
Incidents and injuries
BatteriesPlus has received three additional reports since the previous recall of exploding batteries, including one report of an injury to a consumer's finger.
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