Recall #14-014 · Published November 5, 2013

Ryobi P113 Dual Chemistry Battery Chargers

One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Battery Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Ryobi P113 Dual Chemistry Battery Chargers from Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd. on November 5, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately remove any battery from the charger, stop using the recalled charger, unplug it and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement charger.

Ryobi Model P113 Dual Chemistry Charger
Ryobi Model P113 Dual Chemistry Charger
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Affected model numbers

P113
Additional identifying details

The model number and date code can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the charger.

Why it was recalled

The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

One World Technologies has received 25 reports of the P113 charger overheating, resulting in reports of property damage to the charger and its surroundings such as workbenches, countertops and carpeting.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately remove any battery from the charger, stop using the recalled charger, unplug it and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement charger.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China
Recall number
14-014
Units
About 578,000 in the United States and 49,000 in Canada
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Direct Tools Factory Outlet, The Home Depot and other retail stores nationwide and online at Homedepot.com from September 2007 to December 2009 individually and as part of a kit for between $30 and $270.
Importer
One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Ryobi P113 Dual Chemistry Battery Chargers

CPSC product type: Battery Chargers

Recall contact information

One World Technologies toll-free at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on Important Safety Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

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