CPSC2012-08-30
BatteriesPlus Expands Recall of Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard
BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis.
Hazard
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and July 2012 for between $60 and $70.
Affected count
About 65,300 (about 111,800 were recalled in December 2011).
Injuries reported
BatteriesPlus has received three additional reports since the previous recall of exploding batteries, including one report of an injury to a consumer's finger.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs
Consumer 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 and click on Recall Notices/Bulletins at the bottom of the page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/BatteriesPlus-Expands-Recall-of-Battery-Packs-Used-with-Cordless-Tools-Due-to-Explosion-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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