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CPSC2021-02-03

Victory Innovations Recalls Electrostatic Sprayers with Lithium-ion Battery Packs Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Victory Innovations, of Twinsburg, Ohio

Product photos

Recalled Victory Innovations sprayer's lithium ion battery
Recalled Victory Innovations sprayer's lithium ion battery
Recalled Protexus sprayer's lithium ion battery
Recalled Protexus sprayer's lithium ion battery
Recalled Victory Innovations cordless electrostatic sprayer–handheld
Recalled Victory Innovations cordless electrostatic sprayer–handheld
Recalled Victory Innovations backpack sprayer
Recalled Victory Innovations backpack sprayer
Recalled Victory Innovations backpack sprayer –equipped
Recalled Victory Innovations backpack sprayer –equipped
Model VP-20A or VP-20B is printed on the Victory Innovations' battery pack' label.
Model VP-20A or VP-20B is printed on the Victory Innovations' battery pack' label.
Battery packs on recalled units have visible screw heads and a case with no parting lines.
Battery packs on recalled units have visible screw heads and a case with no parting lines.
Recalled Protexus handheld sprayer
Recalled Protexus handheld sprayer
Recalled Protexus backpack sprayer
Recalled Protexus backpack sprayer
Model PX20A or PX20B is printed on the Protexus battery pack' label.
Model PX20A or PX20B is printed on the Protexus battery pack' label.
Hazard

The sprayer's rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack can overheat and melt, posing a risk of the product catching fire and/or exploding.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sprayers, remove the battery pack and dispose it in accordance with local laws for disposal of lithium-ion batteries, and contact Victory Innovations for a free replacement battery pack, including shipping.
Sold at
Chemical and cleaning supply distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com, SupplyWorks.com (Home Depot Pro Institutional) and Staples.com from January 2016 through November 2020 for between $100 and $150.
Affected count
About 405,000 (In addition, 27,000 in Canada)
Injuries reported
Victory Innovations has received 37 reports of the lithium-ion battery pack in the electrostatic sprayers overheating, catching on fire or exploding, some of which resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Victory Innovations and Protexus Electrostatic Sprayers
Consumer contact
Victory Innovations toll-free at 888-674-2482 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at ES-Sprayerbatteryrecall@stericycle.com or online at www.victoryinnovations.com and click on Battery Recall for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Victory-Innovations-Recalls-Electrostatic-Sprayers-with-Lithium-ion-Battery-Packs-Due-to-Fire-and-Explosion-Hazards

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