CPSCRecalled Aug 30, 2012 · #12267
BatteriesPlus Expands Recall of Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard
Hazard
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
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This recall involves all RAYOVAC-branded replacement battery packs used with cordless power tools and have part numbers beginning with "CTL" "RAYOVAC," "NI-CD" or "RAYOVAC," "NI-MH" and a part number beginning with "CTL" are printed in white lettering on the product. The battery packs were sold in voltages ranging between 2.4 and 18 volts in various sizes and shapes. They were sold as replacement batteries to the following brand tools: Black and Decker, Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Lincoln, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi and Skil.
Product details
- Product
- Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs
- Type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and July 2012 for between $60 and $70.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
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.