The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20115·Announced 2020-04-30

Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard

Modular Robotics is recalling about 2,400 rechargeable battery packs because they can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard.

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 (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Modular Robotics Inc. is recalling about 2,400 rechargeable battery packs due to a burn hazard. The recalled 9.6V 2000Ah NiMH battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat. The company has received four reports of the battery packs smoking and overheating, but no injuries have been reported.

The battery packs were sold individually and within Classroom Kits and GoPiGo and BrickPi robotic bundles. They were sold online at Dexterindustries.com from March 2018 through January 2020 for about $38. The battery packs are wrapped in black plastic and have a white label printed with "Dexter Industries Rechargeable Battery Pack."

Consumers should immediately stop using the rechargeable battery packs and contact Modular Robotics for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can reach the company via the toll-free 24-hour hotline at 877-233-6859 or visit www.dexterindustries.com and click on Recall for more information. Consumers should safely dispose of the defective product by following local laws for the disposal of batteries.

The recalled product

Product
Rechargeable battery packs
Manufacturer
Modular Robotics Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Category
Consumer Product — Robotics / Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
2,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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