One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Battery Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 14014 · Nov 5, 2013 · One World Technologies
578,000
units affected
578,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14014
- Date
- Nov 5, 2013
- Company
- One World Technologies
- Units affected
- 578,000
- Product
- Ryobi P113 Dual Chemistry Battery Chargers
- Product type
- Battery Chargers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Ryobi model P113 dual chemistry battery chargers designed for use with both NiCd and Li-Ion portable power tool batteries. Battery chargers included in this recall are green and grey and have "Ryobi" printed in white lettering on the front of the charger. The model number and date code can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the charger. Model P113 chargers with year/week (YY/WW) date codes between 0731-0852, without a nine digit part number, are included in the recall.
What can happen
The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove any battery from the charger, stop using the recalled charger, unplug it and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement charger.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- One World Technologies has received 25 reports of the P113 charger overheating, resulting in reports of property damage to the charger and its surroundings such as workbenches, countertops and carpeting.
- Sold at
- Direct Tools Factory Outlet, The Home Depot and other retail stores nationwide and online at Homedepot.com from September 2007 to December 2009 individually and as part of a kit for between $30 and $270.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ryobi p113 dual chemistry battery chargers?
Consumers should immediately remove any battery from the charger, stop using the recalled charger, unplug it and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement charger.
What is the hazard?
The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards 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.