BatteriesPlus Recalls Rayovac Cordless Tool Battery Packs Due to Explosion Hazard
BatteriesPlus is expanding a recall of Rayovac cordless tool battery packs that can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (explosion hazard) where injury has been reported (one finger injury), but no deaths or serious injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
BatteriesPlus LLC is expanding a recall of Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs. The recall involves approximately 65,300 additional units, following a previous recall of about 111,800 units in December 2011. These replacement battery packs were sold in voltages ranging from 2.4 to 18 volts and were compatible with cordless power tools from brands including Black and Decker, Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Lincoln, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi, and Skil.
The battery packs can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers. BatteriesPlus has received three additional reports of exploding batteries since the previous recall, including one report of an injury to a consumer's finger. The affected products were sold at BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online between June 2008 and July 2012 for between $60 and $70.
Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the battery packs from their cordless tools. They can contact BatteriesPlus for instructions on how to return the product for a store credit. For more information, consumers can contact BatteriesPlus toll-free at (877) 856-3232 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website.
The recalled product
- Product
- Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs
- Manufacturer
- BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis.
- Affected units
- 65,300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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