Recall Radar

Victory Innovations Recalls Electrostatic Sprayers with Lithium-ion Battery Packs Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Recall 21-073 · February 3, 2021 · Victory Innovations

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled sprayers, remove the battery pack and dispose it in accordance with local laws for disposal of lithium-ion batteries, and contact Victory Innovations for a free replacement battery pack, including shipping.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
21-073 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 3, 2021
Brand
Victory Innovations
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Victory Innovations and Protexus Electrostatic Sprayers
Hazard
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 405,000 (In addition, 27,000 in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
February 3, 2021

What was recalled

This recall involves Victory Innovations and Protexus-branded cordless handheld and backpack electrostatic sprayers used to disinfect surfaces. They come with a nozzle, nozzle wrench, tank, lithium-ion battery pack and a battery pack charger. The Victory Innovations cordless sprayers have a green and white exterior. The Victory Innovations logo appears on the front or the side of the green and white sprayers and model VP-20A or VP-20B appears on the battery pack. The Protexus logo appears on the front or the side of the black and white sprayers and model PX20A or PX20B appears on the battery back. Battery packs on recalled units have visible screw heads and a case with no parting lines.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Victory Innovations and Protexus Electrostatic Sprayers · About 405,000 (In addition, 27,000 in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Chemical and cleaning supply distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com, SupplyWorks.com (Home Depot Pro Institutional) and Staples.com from January 2016 through November 2020 for between $100 and $150.; Victory Innovations, of Twinsburg, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

Victory Innovations has received 37 reports of the lithium-ion battery pack in the electrostatic sprayers overheating, catching on fire or exploding, some of which resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Victory Innovations toll-free at 888-674-2482 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at ES-Sprayerbatteryrecall@stericycle.com or online at www.victoryinnovations.com and click on Battery Recall for more information.

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?

Victory Innovations and Protexus Electrostatic Sprayers (About 405,000 (In addition, 27,000 in Canada) units). This recall involves Victory Innovations and Protexus-branded cordless handheld and backpack electrostatic sprayers used to disinfect surfaces.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Explosion Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sprayers, remove the battery pack and dispose it in accordance with local laws for disposal of lithium-ion batteries, and contact Victory Innovations for a free replacement battery pack, including shipping.

Similar recalls in power banks, chargers and batteries

  • The Blue Cactus Company Reclining Chair Battery Packs Recalled
    September 24, 2026 · The Blue Cactus Company Reclining Chair Battery Packs · Power banks, chargers and batteries

    This recall involves The Blue Cactus Company Reclining Chair 2500 mAh battery packs with model number RWX-RBP02. The battery packs are black with the brand logo and…

  • NEWDERY Power Banks Recalled
    September 24, 2026 · NEWDERY Power Banks · Power banks, chargers and batteries

    This recall involves NEWDERY power banks with model number ZHX-PB22. The power banks are black with yellow cables. The brand name “NEWDERY” is engraved on the front and…

  • Truststone Group Recalls XO Poppy Power Trip Magnetic Wireless Power Banks
    September 3, 2026 · Truststone · Power banks, chargers and batteries

    This recall involves XO Poppy Power Trip Magnetic Wireless Power Banks with model number PYPBK5M. The power banks come in three colors and can be identified by their…

  • Goal Zero Recalls YETI 3000X Power Stations
    August 20, 2026 · Goal Zero · Power banks, chargers and batteries

    This recall involves Goal Zero's YETI 3000X power stations. The silver and black portable power stations measure about 24.4 inches high, 18.5 inches wide and 22.3 inches…

  • A2batt Recalls EEMB Lithium Coin Battery Chargers
    August 6, 2026 · A2batt · Power banks, chargers and batteries

    This recall involves EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers with Rechargeable 2032 Batteries, model SKLC-0420-0040. The product includes the charger, four rechargeable…

  • Flaunt Recalls Magsafe Battery Chargers
    July 9, 2026 · Flaunt · Power banks, chargers and batteries

    This recall involves the Flaunt MagSafe Battery Charger power banks with model number E33A. "FLAUNT" is engraved on the front right side of the power bank and there is a…

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 3, 2021. 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.