CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 21, 2011

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

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

Recall Details

Sold At
BatteriesPlus retail stores nationwide and online at www.batteriesplus.com between June 2008 and October 2011 for about $60.
Injuries
BatteriesPlus has received five reports of exploding batteries. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
New Instructions
Recall Number
12063

Product Information

Product Name
Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Replacement Battery Packs
Product Type
Batteries and Chargers
Number of Units
About 111,800
Imported By
BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 856-3232
Website www.batteriesplus.com
Full 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