Recall #13-124 · Published February 26, 2013
Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack
CPSC published a recall notice for Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack from Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd. of China on February 26, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the charger, stop using the recalled battery pack and contact One World Technologies for instructions on the free shipping and repair of the recalled product.
Why it was recalled
The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the charger, stop using the recalled battery pack and contact One World Technologies for instructions on the free shipping and repair of the recalled product.
- Recall published
- February 26, 2013
- Units
- About 54,200 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- The Home Depot stores nationwide and in Canada, online at Homedepot.com, and at other retailers from September 2012 to December 2012 for about $99.