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BatteriesPlus Expands Recall of Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard

Recall 12-267 · August 30, 2012 · BatteriesPlus Expands

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-267 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 30, 2012
Brand
BatteriesPlus Expands
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs
Hazard
Explosion Hazard
Remedy
New Instructions
Units
About 65,300 (about 111,800 were recalled in December 2011).
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
February 19, 2015

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs · About 65,300 (about 111,800 were recalled in December 2011). units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and July 2012 for between $60 and $70.; BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

BatteriesPlus has received three additional reports since the previous recall of exploding batteries, including one report of an injury to a consumer's finger.

Consumer 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 and click on Recall Notices/Bulletins at the bottom of the page.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs (About 65,300 (about 111,800 were recalled in December 2011). units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Explosion Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 19, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.