One World Technologies is recalling Ryobi P113 dual
chemistry battery chargers – about 578,000 in the United States and 49,000 in
Canada.
The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards
to consumers, the company and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
One World Technologies has received 25 reports of the P113
charger overheating, resulting in damage to the charger and its surroundings
such as workbenches, countertops, and carpeting.
The Ryobi model P113 battery charger is designed for use
with NiCd and Li-Ion portable power tool batteries.
Battery chargers included in this recall are green and grey
and have “Ryobi” printed in white lettering on the front of the charger. The
model number and date code can be found on the data plate on the bottom of the
charger. Model P113 chargers with year/week (YY/WW) date codes between
0731-0852, without a nine-digit part number, are included in the recall.
Made in China, the battery chargers were sold at Direct
Tools Factory Outlet, The Home Depot, and other retail stores nationwide and
online at Homedepot.com from September 2007 to December 2009 individually and
as part of a kit for between $30 and $270.
Consumers should immediately remove any battery from the
charger, stop using the recalled charger, unplug it, and contact One World
Technologies for a free replacement charger, the company and commission advise.
For more information, call One World Technologies 800-597-9624
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ryobitools.com
and click on Important Safety Information at the bottom of the page.
For details on other recalls, see www.recalls.gov.
