CPSC Recall - Issued 11/5/2013
One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Battery Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Manufacturer: Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd.
Product: Ryobi P113 Dual Chemistry Battery Chargers
Hazard: Name of Product: Ryobi P113 Dual Chemistry Battery Chargers
Injuries: This recall involves Ryobi model P113 dual chemistry battery chargers designed for use with both 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 located 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.
Description: This recall involves Ryobi model P113 dual chemistry battery chargers designed for use with both 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 located 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.
Remedy: Replace
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.
Units: 578,000 in the United States and 49,000 in Canada
Consumer Contact: One World Technologies toll-free at (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 more information.
Company Website: www.ryobitools.com
