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

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Battery Packs

Units: About 111,800

Importer: BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis.

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

Incidents/Injuries: BatteriesPlus has received five reports of exploding batteries. No injuries have been reported.

Description: 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.

Sold exclusively at: BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and October 2011 for about $60.

Manufactured in: China

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.

Customer 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 firms website at www.batteriesplus.com

Visit BatteriesPlus.com for a complete list of model numbers included in this recall.