Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs

Class II - Moderate

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 65,300 (about 111,800 were recalled in December 2011).)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Unknown Manufacturer
Reason for Recall:
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

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

Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs

Product Information

Full Description:

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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 65,300 (about 111,800 were recalled in December 2011).)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 12267

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