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Product recall · CPSCDecember 21, 2011Serious
BatteriesPlus Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: For more information, contact BatteriesPlus toll-free at (877) 856-3232 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.batteriesplus.com
The product
This recall involves RAYOVAC-branded replacement battery packs used with cordless power tools. "RAYOVAC," "NI-CD" 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, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi and Skil.
Details
- Units affected
- About 111,800
- Recall date
- December 21, 2011
- Brand
- BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- BatteriesPlus has received five reports of exploding batteries. No injuries have been reported.
BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and October 2011 for about $60.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “BatteriesPlus Recalls Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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