CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/36465r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 5, 2013

One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Battery Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves Ryobi model P113 dual chemistry battery chargers designed for use with both NiCd and Li-Ion portable power tool batteries. Battery chargers included in this recall are green and grey and have "Ryobi" printed in white lettering on the front of the charger. The model number and date code can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the charger. Model P113 chargers with year/week (YY/WW) date codes between 0731-0852, without a nine digit part number, are included in the recall.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately remove any battery from the charger, stop using the recalled charger, unplug it and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement charger.

Contact Information

One World Technologies toll-free at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday 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
Direct Tools Factory Outlet, The Home Depot and other retail stores nationwide and online at Homedepot.com from September 2007 to December 2009 individually and as part of a kit for between $30 and $270.
Injuries
One World Technologies has received 25 reports of the P113 charger overheating, resulting in reports of property damage to the charger and its surroundings such as workbenches, countertops and carpeting.
Manufacturer
Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
14014

Product Information

Product Name
Ryobi P113 Dual Chemistry Battery Chargers
Product Type
Battery Chargers
Number of Units
About 578,000 in the United States and 49,000 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 toll-free at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on Important Safety Information at the bottom of the page for more information.