CPSC recall 14-014, announced November 5, 2013, covers Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Ryobi P113 Dual Chemistry Battery Chargers (about 578,000 units). The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The notice cites 25 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 597-9624, or go to www.ryobitools.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The model number and date code can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the charger.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Ryobi model P113 dual chemistry battery chargers designed for use with both NiCd and Li-Ion portable power tool batteries. Battery chargers included in this recall are green and grey and have "Ryobi" printed in white lettering on the front of the charger. The model number and date code can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the charger. Model P113 chargers with year/week (YY/WW) date codes between 0731-0852, without a nine digit part number, are included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- 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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