Chervon North America Recalls SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries for SKIL Lawnmowers and Outdoor Tools Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
USChervon North America Recalls SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries for SKIL Lawnmowers and Outdoor Tools Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves SKIL brand 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries that were manufactured before May 1, 2021. "SKIL" and "PWRCORE 40" are printed on the batteries. The recalled batteries were sold individually under the model number BY8708-00 for use with all SKIL 40V tools and were also sold in a combination kit with SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Push Mowers (Model #PM 4910-10) or SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Self-Propelled Mowers (Model #SM4910-10). Only the battery is recalled. The model number BY8708-00 and manufacturing date code, which is the first three digits of the 9-digit serial number, are located on a nameplate on the top of the battery pack near the battery terminals. The following manufacturing date codes are included Date Code (in Serial Number) Manufacturing Date 911XXXXXX Nov-19 912XXXXXX Dec-19 026XXXXXX Jun-20 027XXXXXX Jul-20 028XXXXXX Aug-20 029XXXXXX Sep-20 030XXXXXX Oct-20 031XXXXXX Nov-20 121XXXXXX Jan-21 122XXXXXX Feb-21 123XXXXXX Mar-21 124XXXXXX Apr-21
Affected Products
SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Chervon-North-America-Recalls-SKIL-40V-50Ah-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-for-SKIL-Lawnmowers-and-Outdoor-Tools-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Chervon North America Recalls SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries for SKIL Lawnmowers and Outdoor Tools Due to Fire and Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/skil-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Battery, model BY8708-00 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/skil-2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Nameplate located on housing of the recalled battery shows model number and manufacturing date code (first 3 digits of serial number) |
| Hazards › Name | The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 100 reports of thermal incidents involving the batteries including overheating, melting, smoking and fire. These included eight reports of minor burns and/or smoke inhalation and 49 reports of related property damage. |
| Products › Name | SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 63,000 (In addition, about 359 in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 10114 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lithium-ion batteries and contact Chervon for a free replacement or refund for the price of the battery. Consumers should register for the recall online at www.skil.com/recalls. Chervon will provide a battery collection kit for the consumer to return the recalled battery and will provide the requested remedy upon return of the recalled battery. |
| Importers › Name | Chervon North America Inc., of Naperville, Illinois |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Lowes.com from October 2019 through December 2024 for about $170 (for batteries sold individually) and about $400 (for combination kits with lawnmowers). |
| Recall Date | 2024-12-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves SKIL brand 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries that were manufactured before May 1, 2021. "SKIL" and "PWRCORE 40" are printed on the batteries. The recalled batteries were sold individually under the model number BY8708-00 for use with all SKIL 40V tools and were also sold in a combination kit with SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Push Mowers (Model #PM 4910-10) or SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Self-Propelled Mowers (Model #SM4910-10). Only the battery is recalled. The model number BY8708-00 and manufacturing date code, which is the first three digits of the 9-digit serial number, are located on a nameplate on the top of the battery pack near the battery terminals. The following manufacturing date codes are included Date Code (in Serial Number) Manufacturing Date 911XXXXXX Nov-19 912XXXXXX Dec-19 026XXXXXX Jun-20 027XXXXXX Jul-20 028XXXXXX Aug-20 029XXXXXX Sep-20 030XXXXXX Oct-20 031XXXXXX Nov-20 121XXXXXX Jan-21 122XXXXXX Feb-21 123XXXXXX Mar-21 124XXXXXX Apr-21 |
| Recall Number | 25071 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/skil-pwr-core-40tm-lithium-50ah-40v-battery-packs-recalled-due-potential-fire-and-burn |
| Consumer Contact | Chervon North America toll-free at 833-476-5325 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at BY8708-00recall@na.chervongroup.com, or online at www.skil.com/recalls or www.skil.com and click on "PRODUCT RECALLS" at the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-12-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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