CPSCGeneral Alert
BatteriesPlus Recalls Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to ...
Published: December 21, 2011Recall ID: 12063Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves RAYOVAC-branded replacement battery packs used with cordless power tools. "RAYOVAC," "NI-CD" and a part number beginning with "CTL" are printed in white lettering on the product. The battery packs were sold in voltages ranging between 2.4 and 18 volts in various sizes and shapes. They were sold as replacement batteries to the following brand tools: Black and Decker, Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi and Skil.
Affected Products
Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Replacement Battery Packs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/BatteriesPlus-Recalls-Replacement-Battery-Packs-Used-with-Cordless-Tools-Due-to-Explosion-Hazard |
| Title | BatteriesPlus Recalls Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12063.12063a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12063.12063b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12063.12063c.jpg |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12063.12063d.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | BatteriesPlus has received five reports of exploding batteries. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Replacement Battery Packs |
| Products › Type | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67666 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 111,800 |
| Recall I D | 935 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the battery packs from cordless tools. Consumers can contact BatteriesPlus for instructions on how to return the product for a store credit. |
| Importers › Name | BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis. |
| Retailers › Name | BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and October 2011 for about $60. |
| Recall Date | 2011-12-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves RAYOVAC-branded replacement battery packs used with cordless power tools. "RAYOVAC," "NI-CD" and a part number beginning with "CTL" are printed in white lettering on the product. The battery packs were sold in voltages ranging between 2.4 and 18 volts in various sizes and shapes. They were sold as replacement batteries to the following brand tools: Black and Decker, Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi and Skil. |
| Recall Number | 12063 |
| Remedy Options › Option | New Instructions |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact BatteriesPlus toll-free at (877) 856-3232 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.batteriesplus.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |