Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published July 21, 2021
Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Batteries Recalled for Fire and Burn Risks
American Outdoor Brands recalls Caldwell Earmuffs with rechargeable lithium battery packs due to fire and burn hazards from overheating wiring. Consumers must remove batteries and get free replacements.
“Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Batteries Recalled for Fire and Burn Risks.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2804-caldwell-earmuffs-with-rechargeable-batteries-recalled-for-fire-and-burn. Based on CPSC recall #9102 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/American-Outdoor-Brands-Recalls-Caldwell-Earmuffs-with-Rechargeable-Lithium-Battery-Packs-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 21, 2021, that American Outdoor Brands is recalling Caldwell E-Max Pro BT Earmuffs with rechargeable lithium-battery packs due to fire and burn hazards. Consumers should immediately remove the battery pack and contact the manufacturer for disposal instructions and free replacement alkaline batteries.
Sold at Midway USA, Bass Pro Shops, Davidsons stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from April 2021 through May 2021
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled lithium-battery pack from the earmuffs and contact American Outdoor Brands for disposal instructions in accordance with local laws and to receive free replacement alkaline batteries; including shipping. Contact American Outdoor Brands toll-free at 877-416-5167 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT on Fridays, email support@caldwellshooting.com, or visit www.caldwellshooting.com/recall.
The hazard
The soldering within the lithium-battery pack housing can allow the wiring to detach and cause the unit to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The agency reported no incidents or injuries associated with this recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Recall: Fire Hazard from Battery Overheating (2026-09-03), Belkin Power Banks & Charging Stands Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards (2025-11-13), and INIU Power Banks Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards (2025-12-05).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Caldwell E-Max Pro BT Earmuffs with a gray battery pack that measures 1.25 inches x 1.5 inches. The battery pack has 'Caldwell' printed on the exterior and is part of the earmuff package.
Brand
American Outdoor Brands
Product
Caldwell E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs with rechargeable lithium battery packs
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Remove Battery Pack
Take the lithium battery pack out of the earmuffs immediately to prevent fire or burns.
Contact for Disposal
Reach out to American Outdoor Brands for instructions on safely disposing of the battery pack according to local laws.
Get Free Replacement
Receive free alkaline batteries and shipping for a replacement battery pack.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled lithium-battery pack from the earmuffs and contact American Outdoor Brands for disposal instructions in accordance with local laws and to receive free replacement alkaline batteries; including shipping.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Midway USA, Bass Pro Shops and Davidsons stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from April 2021 through May 2021 for about $100 for the earmuffs.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact American Outdoor Brands
We’ve drafted a message you can send American Outdoor Brands to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9102 — American Outdoor Brands Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Batteries Recalled for Fire and Burn Risks
Hello,
I own a Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Batteries Recalled for Fire and Burn Risks that is covered by recall 9102 from American Outdoor Brands.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled lithium-battery pack from the earmuffs and contact American Outdoor Brands for disposal instructions in accordance with local laws and to receive free replacement alkaline batteries; including shipping.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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