American Outdoor Brands Recalls Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Lithium-Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2021-07-21 · 21167
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
21167
Date
2021-07-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Caldwell E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs with rechargeable lithium battery packs
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
American Outdoor Brands Inc., of Columbia, Mo.
Country of manufacture
China
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.