Rayovac NI-CD cordless tool replacement batteries recalled due to explosion hazard. Consumers must stop using and return packs for store credit.
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Rayovac replacement battery packs for cordless tools are being recalled because they can explode unexpectedly, risking serious injury. Affected products were sold to major tool brands like Black and Decker and DeWalt.
The battery packs can explode unexpectedly while in use, potentially causing serious injury. This risk occurs because the battery packs are designed for cordless tools and may fail under normal use conditions.
Owners of Rayovac NI-CD battery packs used with cordless power tools are affected. Users of Black and Decker, Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi, and Skil tools are most at risk.
Look for Rayovac NI-CD battery packs with white lettering showing 'RAYOVAC', 'NI-CD', and a part number starting with 'CTL'. These were sold in voltages between 2.4 and 18 volts for tools from Black and Decker, Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi, and Skil.
Immediately stop using and remove the battery packs from cordless tools.
Contact BatteriesPlus for instructions on returning the product for a store credit.
Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the battery packs from cordless tools. Consumers can contact BatteriesPlus for instructions on how to return the product for a store credit.
These batteries were sold as replacements for Black and Decker, Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi, and Skil cordless tools.
Look for Rayovac NI-CD battery packs with white lettering showing 'RAYOVAC', 'NI-CD', and a part number starting with 'CTL'.
Immediately stop using and remove the battery packs from cordless tools. Contact BatteriesPlus for instructions on returning them for a store credit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rayovac to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 935 — Rayovac Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Replacement Battery Packs Hello, I own a Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Replacement Battery Packs that is covered by recall 935 from Rayovac. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the battery packs from cordless tools. Consumers can contact BatteriesPlus for instructions on how to return the product for a store credit. 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.
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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.
