CPSCGeneral Alert
American Outdoor Brands Recalls Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Lithium-Batt...
Published: July 21, 2021Recall ID: 21167Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The soldering within the lithium-battery pack housing can allow the wiring to detach and cause the unit to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Caldwell® rechargeable lithium-battery pack (SKU No. 1108859) that was included with black E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs (SKU No. 1099596), which provide hearing protection while shooting firearms. The rechargeable lithium-battery pack is housed in one of the earmuffs. The battery pack is 3.7 V and has a gray exterior. It measures 1.25 inches x 1.5 inches. The name Caldwell is on the exterior of the battery pack. The earmuffs also can operate with three AAA alkaline batteries.
Affected Products
Caldwell E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs with rechargeable lithium battery packs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/American-Outdoor-Brands-Recalls-Caldwell-Earmuffs-with-Rechargeable-Lithium-Battery-Packs-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | American Outdoor Brands Recalls Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Lithium-Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_127.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Caldwell E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs (SKU 1099596) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_106.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Caldwell rechargeable lithium-battery pack (SKU 1108859) |
| Hazards › Name | The soldering within the lithium-battery pack housing can allow the wiring to detach and cause the unit to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Caldwell E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs with rechargeable lithium battery packs |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,740 (In addition, about 88 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 9102 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the recalled lithium-battery pack from the earmuffs and contact American Outdoor Brands for disposal instructions in accordance with local laws and to receive free replacement alkaline batteries; including shipping. |
| Importers › Name | American Outdoor Brands Inc., of Columbia, Mo. |
| Retailers › Name | Midway USA, Bass Pro Shops and Davidsons stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from April 2021 through May 2021 for about $100 for the earmuffs. |
| Recall Date | 2021-07-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Caldwell® rechargeable lithium-battery pack (SKU No. 1108859) that was included with black E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs (SKU No. 1099596), which provide hearing protection while shooting firearms. The rechargeable lithium-battery pack is housed in one of the earmuffs. The battery pack is 3.7 V and has a gray exterior. It measures 1.25 inches x 1.5 inches. The name Caldwell is on the exterior of the battery pack. The earmuffs also can operate with three AAA alkaline batteries. |
| Recall Number | 21167 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/75945r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | American Outdoor Brands toll-free at 877-416-5167 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT on Fridays, email support@caldwellshooting.com, or www.caldwellshooting.com/recall or www.caldwellshooting.com and click on the "Recall" link under the "Customer Service" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2021-07-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |