One World Technologies is recalling about 54,200 Ryobi
Lithium 18 V 4Ah battery packs in the United States and 2,200 in Canada
The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger,
posing fire and burn hazards to consumers, the company and U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission said in a statement.
One World Technologies has received four reports of battery
packs overheating, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been
reported.
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.
Manufactured in China by Techtronic Industries (Dongguan)
Co. Ltd. of China, the battery packs were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide
and in Canada, online at Homedepot.com, and at other retailers from September
2012 to December 2012 for about $99.
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.
For details on other recalls, see www.recalls.gov.
