CPSC2013-11-05
One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Battery Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard
The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
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.
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.
Affected count
About 578,000 in the United States and 49,000 in Canada
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Ryobi P113 Dual Chemistry Battery Chargers
Consumer contact
One World Technologies toll-free at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on Important Safety Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/One-World-Technologies-Recalls-Ryobi-Battery-ChargersDon't want to check this manually?
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