HD Hudson · Recalled
HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard
The sprayer's lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 64,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40–$50
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves illu-Mist 40001 one-gallon & 40002 two-gallon battery-powered garden sprayers. The sprayers have a plastic triangle-shaped handle in gray with teal blue trim and a white tank with "illu-Mist" printed on the front side of the tank. The sprayers measure 15.5 inches and 19.5 inches in height when assembled.
The file
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from December 2019 through January 2021 for between $40 and $50.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- HD Hudson, of Lowell, Mich.
Incident log
The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a battery melting and catching fire resulting in less than $100 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery-powered sprayers, remove the battery tray, and look for a brown battery. If the battery is brown, consumers should remove the battery and tray and dispose of them in accordance with local laws for disposal of lithium-ion batteries, and contact HD Hudson for a free replacement battery and tray. Always follow proper battery use and storage procedures as listed in the instructions.
HD Hudson at 800-394-8802 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hdhudson.com and click on Recalls for more information 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.
