Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack
CPSC Recall #13-124 — February 26, 2013
Product
Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack
Description
The lithium battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger.
Hazard
The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
One World Technologies has received four reports of battery packs overheating, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 54,200 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
China