CPSCGeneral Alert
One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and ...
Published: February 26, 2013Recall ID: 13124Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Ryobi brand, Lithium 18 V 4Ah battery packs, with model P108 and part number 130429028. The battery pack is green, silver and black. "Ryobi" and "Lithium+18V" are printed in white lettering on both sides of the battery pack. The model and part number can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the battery pack.
Affected Products
Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/One-World-Technologies-Recalls-Ryobi-Cordless-Tool-Battery-Pack |
| Title | One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13124a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Ryobi lithium-ion 18 V 4Ah battery pack, model P108 and part number 130429028 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13124b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Side view of Ryobi lithium-ion battery |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13124xc.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Model and part number location |
| Hazards › Name | The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | One World Technologies has received four reports of battery packs overheating, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack |
| Products › Type | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67666 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 54,200 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1320 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the charger, stop using the recalled battery pack and contact One World Technologies for instructions on the free shipping and repair of the recalled product. |
| Importers › Name | One World Technologies, Inc., of Anderson, S.C. |
| Retailers › Name | The Home Depot stores nationwide and in Canada, online at Homedepot.com, and at other retailers from September 2012 to December 2012 for about $99. |
| Recall Date | 2013-02-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Ryobi brand, Lithium 18 V 4Ah battery packs, with model P108 and part number 130429028. The battery pack is green, silver and black. "Ryobi" and "Lithium+18V" are printed in white lettering on both sides of the battery pack. The model and part number can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the battery pack. |
| Recall Number | 13124 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd. of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/23267r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | One World Technologies, at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, ET or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on Important Safety Information at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |