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BatteriesPlus Recalls Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard

Recalled December 21, 2011 · CPSC recall 12063 · BatteriesPlus

Hazard

The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

Remedy

New Instructions

Units

About 111,800

Incidents / injuries

BatteriesPlus has received five reports of exploding batteries. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product

Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Replacement Battery Packs

Imported by

BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis.

Retailers

BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and October 2011 for about $60.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →