One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 13124 · Feb 26, 2013 · One World Technologies
54,200
units affected
54,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13124
- Date
- Feb 26, 2013
- Company
- One World Technologies
- Units affected
- 54,200
- Product
- Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Ryobi brand, Lithium 18 V 4Ah battery packs, with model P108 and part number 130429028. The battery pack is green, silver and black. "Ryobi" and "Lithium+18V" are printed in white lettering on both sides of the battery pack. The model and part number can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the battery pack.
What can happen
The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the charger, stop using the recalled battery pack and contact One World Technologies for instructions on the free shipping and repair of the recalled product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- One World Technologies has received four reports of battery packs overheating, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The Home Depot stores nationwide and in Canada, online at Homedepot.com, and at other retailers from September 2012 to December 2012 for about $99.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ryobi lithium 18 v 4ah battery pack?
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the charger, stop using the recalled battery pack and contact One World Technologies for instructions on the free shipping and repair of the recalled product.
What is the hazard?
The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, 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.