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Product recall · CPSCMarch 18, 2021Serious
HD Hudson Battery-Powered Sprayers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The sprayer's lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery-powered sprayers, remove the battery tray, and look for a brown battery. If the battery is brown, consumers should remove the battery and tray and dispose of them in accordance with local laws for disposal of lithium-ion batteries, and contact HD Hudson for a free replacement battery and tray. Always follow proper battery use and storage procedures as listed in the instructions.
Who to contact: HD Hudson at 800-394-8802 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hdhudson.com and click on Recalls for more information for more information.
The product
This recall involves illu-Mist 40001 one-gallon & 40002 two-gallon battery-powered garden sprayers. The sprayers have a plastic triangle-shaped handle in gray with teal blue trim and a white tank with "illu-Mist" printed on the front side of the tank. The sprayers measure 15.5 inches and 19.5 inches in height when assembled.
Details
- Units affected
- About 64,000
- Recall date
- March 18, 2021
- Brand
- HD Hudson, of Lowell, Mich.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a battery melting and catching fire resulting in less than $100 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from December 2019 through January 2021 for between $40 and $50.
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: “HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire 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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