CPSC2020-04-30
Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard
Modular Robotics Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Hazard
The rechargeable battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the rechargeable battery packs, contact Modular Robotics for a free replacement battery pack. Safely dispose of the defective product by following local laws for disposal of the batteries.
Sold at
Online at Dexterindustries.com from March 2018 through January 2020 for about $38.
Affected count
About 2,400
Injuries reported
Modular Robotics has received four reports of the rechargeable battery packs smoking and overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Rechargeable battery packs
Consumer contact
Modular Robotics toll-free 24 hour hotline at 877-233-6859, or visit the firm’s website at www.dexterindustries.com and click on Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Modular-Robotics-Recalls-Rechargeable-Battery-Packs-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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