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Recall 20115 — Rechargeable battery packs

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2020-04-30

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
20115
Date of alert
2020-04-30
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: This battery pack was sold individually, and also within Classroom Kits and GoPiGo and BrickPi robotic bundles. It is a 9.6V 2000Ah NiMH battery pack with Max Charge Current 2A and is wrapped in black plastic. "Dexter Industries Rechargeable Battery Pack" is printed on a white label on the battery pack. Hazards: The rechargeable battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Modular-Robotics-Recalls-Rechargeable-Battery-

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