CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/23267r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 26, 2013

One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves Ryobi brand, Lithium 18 V 4Ah battery packs, with model P108 and part number 130429028. The battery pack is green, silver and black. "Ryobi" and "Lithium+18V" are printed in white lettering on both sides of the battery pack. The model and part number can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the battery pack.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the charger, stop using the recalled battery pack and contact One World Technologies for instructions on the free shipping and repair of the recalled product.

Contact Information

One World Technologies, at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, ET or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on Important Safety Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
The Home Depot stores nationwide and in Canada, online at Homedepot.com, and at other retailers from September 2012 to December 2012 for about $99.
Injuries
One World Technologies has received four reports of battery packs overheating, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd. of China
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
13124

Product Information

Product Name
Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack
Product Type
Batteries and Chargers
Number of Units
About 54,200 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd. of China
Imported By
One World Technologies, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (800) 597-9624
Website www.ryobitools.com
Full Contact Information

One World Technologies, at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, ET or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on Important Safety Information at the bottom of the page for more information.