BatteriesPlus Expands Recall of Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-08-30 · 12267
Hazards
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Recall
Number
12267
Date
2012-08-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs
Remedies
Options
New Instructions
Companies
Retailer(s)
BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and July 2012 for between $60 and $70.
Importer(s)
BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves all RAYOVAC-branded replacement battery packs used with cordless power tools and have part numbers beginning with "CTL" "RAYOVAC," "NI-CD" or "RAYOVAC," "NI-MH" 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, Lincoln, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi and Skil.