BatteriesPlus Expands Recall of Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard
Product 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.
Reason for Recall
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Details
- Units Affected
- About 65,300 (about 111,800 were recalled in December 2011).
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