Rayovac Battery Packs – Explosion Hazard (2012)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Rayovac NI-CD and Rayovac NI-MH Cordless Tool Battery Packs. The hazard is: The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves all RAYOVAC-branded replacement battery packs used with cordless power tools and have part numbers beginning with "CTL" "RAYOVAC," "NI-CD" or "RAYOVAC," "NI-MH" and a part number beginning with "CTL" are printed in white lettering on the product. The battery packs were sold in voltages ranging between 2.4 and 18 volts in various sizes and shapes. They were sold as replacement batteries to the following brand tools: Black and Decker, Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Lincoln, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi and Skil.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026