CPSC2023-03-30
Higdon Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs on XS Series Motion Waterfowl Decoys and Replacement Battery Packs Due to Fire and/or Burn Hazards
Higdon Outdoors LLC, of Paducah, Kentucky
Hazard
The recalled waterfowl decoys' lithium-ion battery packs or replacement battery packs can overheat while charging or soon after charging, posing a fire and/or burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled XS motion decoy battery packs and XS replacement battery packs and contact Higdon Outdoors for free replacement battery packs and chargers.
Sold at
Outdoor sporting goods stores nationwide including Bass Pro Shops and Rogers Sporting Goods, and online at www.higdonoutdoors.com from October 2021 through February 2023 for between $50 and $200 and the replacement battery that sold for about $35.
Affected count
About 45,000 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 20 reports of overheating, including nine fires, seven of which involved property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Battery packs and replacement batteries on XS Series Pulsators, Swimmers, Crazy Kicker, and Flasher motion decoys used for waterfowl hunting
Consumer contact
Higdon Outdoors at 800-962-0656 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email at recall@higdonoutdoors.com or online at www.higdonoutdoors.com and click the link for Recall or www.higdonoutdoors.com/recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Higdon-Outdoors-Recalls-Battery-Packs-on-XS-Series-Motion-Waterfowl-Decoys-and-Replacement-Battery-Packs-Due-to-Fire-and-or-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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