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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-12-21

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

Is my product affected?

Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Replacement Battery Packs

  • Brand BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

BatteriesPlus has recalled RAYOVAC-branded replacement battery packs used with cordless power tools because they can explode unexpectedly, creating a serious injury risk. The affected battery packs are marked with "RAYOVAC," "NI-CD," and a part number beginning with "CTL" in white lettering. These packs were sold in voltages ranging from 2.4 to 18 volts and are compatible with cordless tools from Black and Decker, Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi, and Skil.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs and remove them from their cordless tools. Affected consumers can contact BatteriesPlus for instructions on returning the product in exchange for store credit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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