Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs
CPSC Recall #12-267 — August 29, 2012
Product
Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs
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.
Hazard
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
BatteriesPlus has received three additional reports since the previous recall of exploding batteries, including one report of an injury to a consumer's finger.
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.
Units Affected
About 65,300 (about 111,800 were recalled in December 2011).
Sold At
BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and July 2012 for between $60 and $70.
Manufactured In
China