CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The soldering within the lithium-battery pack housing can allow the wiring to detach and cause the unit to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/75945r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 21, 2021

American Outdoor Brands Recalls Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Lithium-Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves the Caldwell® rechargeable lithium-battery pack (SKU No. 1108859) that was included with black E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs (SKU No. 1099596), which provide hearing protection while shooting firearms. The rechargeable lithium-battery pack is housed in one of the earmuffs. The battery pack is 3.7 V and has a gray exterior. It measures 1.25 inches x 1.5 inches. The name Caldwell is on the exterior of the battery pack. The earmuffs also can operate with three AAA alkaline batteries.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled lithium-battery pack from the earmuffs and contact American Outdoor Brands for disposal instructions in accordance with local laws and to receive free replacement alkaline batteries; including shipping.

Contact Information

American Outdoor Brands toll-free at 877-416-5167 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT on Fridays, email support@caldwellshooting.com, or www.caldwellshooting.com/recall or www.caldwellshooting.com and click on the "Recall" link under the "Customer Service" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Midway USA, Bass Pro Shops and Davidsons stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from April 2021 through May 2021 for about $100 for the earmuffs.
Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
21167

Product Information

Product Name
Caldwell E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs with rechargeable lithium battery packs
Number of Units
About 13,740 (In addition, about 88 were sold in Canada)
Imported By
American Outdoor Brands Inc., of Columbia, Mo.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone 877-416-5167
Website www.caldwellshooting.com/recall
Full Contact Information

American Outdoor Brands toll-free at 877-416-5167 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT on Fridays, email support@caldwellshooting.com, or www.caldwellshooting.com/recall or www.caldwellshooting.com and click on the "Recall" link under the "Customer Service" at the bottom of the page for more information.