BatteriesPlus Recalls Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard
Recall 12063 · Dec 21, 2011 · BatteriesPlus
111,800
units affected
111,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12063
- Date
- Dec 21, 2011
- Company
- BatteriesPlus
- Units affected
- 111,800
- Product
- Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Replacement Battery Packs
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Remedy
- new instructions
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- BatteriesPlus has received five reports of exploding batteries. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and October 2011 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rayovac ni-cd cordless tool replacement battery packs?
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.
What is the hazard?
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.