One World Technologies · Recalled
One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 54,200 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $99
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- One World Technologies, Inc., of Anderson, S.C., Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd. of China
Incident log
One World Technologies has received four reports of battery packs overheating, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 26 2013; last revised JAN 22 2015.
