Chervon North America Recalls SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries for SKIL Lawnmowers and Outdoor Tools Due…
CPSC · December 19, 2024
- Chervon North America Recalls SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries for SKIL Lawnmowers and Outdoor Tools Due to Fire and Burn… — CPSC recall announced .
- Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards..
- Units affected: About 63,000 (In addition, about 359 in Canada).
- Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lithium-ion batteries and contact Chervon for a free replacement….
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Posted
- Status
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled…
- Source ID
- 25071
Description
This recall involves SKIL brand 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries that were manufactured before May 1, 2021. "SKIL" and "PWRCORE 40" are printed on the batteries. The recalled batteries were sold individually under the model number BY8708-00 for use with all SKIL 40V tools and were also sold in a combination kit with SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Push Mowers (Model #PM 4910-10) or SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Self-Propelled Mowers (Model #SM4910-10). Only the battery is recalled. The model number BY8708-00 and manufacturing date code, which is the first three digits of the 9-digit serial number, are located on a nameplate on the top of the battery pack near the battery terminals. The following manufacturing date codes are included Date Code (in Serial Number) Manufacturing Date 911XXXXXX Nov-19 912XXXXXX Dec-19 026XXXXXX Jun-20 027XXXXXX Jul-20 028XXXXXX Aug-20 029XXXXXX Sep-20 030XXXXXX Oct-20 031XXXXXX Nov-20 121XXXXXX Jan-21 122XXXXXX Feb-21 123XXXXXX Mar-21 124XXXXXX Apr-21
- Products
- SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Sold at
- Lowe's and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Lowes.com from October 2019 through December 2024 for about $170 (for batteries sold…
- Incidents
- The firm has received 100 reports of thermal incidents involving the batteries including overheating, melting, smoking and fire. These included eight reports of minor burns and/or smoke inhalation…
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