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Recall 12267 — Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2012-08-30

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
12267
Date of alert
2012-08-30
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/BatteriesPlus-Expands-Recall-of-Battery-Packs-

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