HD Hudson is recalling illu-Mist 40001 one-gallon and 40002 two-gallon battery-powered garden sprayers because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The company has received four reports of overheating, including one instance where a battery melted and caught fire. Consumers who own these sprayers should stop using them immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2888-hd-hudson-recalls-illu-mist-sprayers-due-to-fire-hazard.
“HD Hudson Recalls Illu-Mist Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2888-hd-hudson-recalls-illu-mist-sprayers-due-to-fire-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #9019 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/HD-Hudson-Recalls-Battery-Powered-Sprayers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard).
HD Hudson recalled illu-Mist Battery-Powered Garden Sprayers due to a fire hazard from overheating lithium-ion batteries, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on March 18, 2021. Owners should stop using the sprayers and contact HD Hudson for a free replacement battery and tray if the battery is brown.
Model numbers: 40001 (one-gallon) and 40002 (two-gallon)
Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide and Amazon.com from December 2019 through January 2021
What 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.
The hazard
The sprayer's lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 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.
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 illu-Mist 40001 (one-gallon) or 40002 (two-gallon) battery-powered garden sprayers. They feature a gray plastic triangle-shaped handle with teal blue trim, a white tank with "illu-Mist" printed on the front, and measure 15.5 inches or 19.5 inches in height when assembled.
Brand
HD Hudson
Product
illu-Mist Battery-Powered Garden Sprayers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using The Sprayer
Immediately cease using the recalled battery-powered sprayers to prevent potential overheating.
Remove Battery And Tray
Take out the battery tray and check for a brown battery; if found, remove both the battery and tray.
Dispose Of Components
Discard the removed battery and tray in accordance with local laws for disposing of lithium-ion batteries.
Contact HD Hudson For Replacement
Call 800-394-8802 or visit hdhudson.com to request a free replacement battery and tray.
Official remedy
What CPSC 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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from December 2019 through January 2021 for between $40 and $50.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact HD Hudson
We’ve drafted a message you can send HD Hudson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9019 — HD Hudson Recalls Illu-Mist Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard
Hello,
I own a HD Hudson Recalls Illu-Mist Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard that is covered by recall 9019 from HD Hudson.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
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