American Outdoor Brands Recalls Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Lithium-Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-07-21). Hazards: fire, burn. About 13,740 units in the US and 88 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21167 |
| Published | 2021-07-21 |
| Last updated | 2021-07-21 |
| Products | Caldwell E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs with rechargeable lithium battery packs |
| Firm named in the title | American Outdoor Brands |
| Firms | American Outdoor Brands Inc., of Columbia, Mo. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 13,740 |
| Units (Canada) | 88 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, dispose |
| Sold | Midway USA, Bass Pro Shops and Davidsons stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from April 2021 through May 2021 for about $100 for the earmuffs. |
Description
This recall involves the Caldwell® rechargeable lithium-battery pack (SKU No. 1108859) that was included with black E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs (SKU No. 1099596), which provide hearing protection while shooting firearms. The rechargeable lithium-battery pack is housed in one of the earmuffs. The battery pack is 3.7 V and has a gray exterior. It measures 1.25 inches x 1.5 inches. The name Caldwell is on the exterior of the battery pack. The earmuffs also can operate with three AAA alkaline batteries.
Hazard
The soldering within the lithium-battery pack housing can allow the wiring to detach and cause the unit to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled lithium-battery pack from the earmuffs and contact American Outdoor Brands for disposal instructions in accordance with local laws and to receive free replacement alkaline batteries; including shipping.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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