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Why it was recalled
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BatteriesPlus LLC
- Recall number
- 12-267
- Units
- About 65,300 (about 111,800 were recalled in December 2011).
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and July 2012 for between $60 and $70.
- Importer
- BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis.
Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs
CPSC product type: Batteries and Chargers
Recall contact information
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.
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