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Chervon North America Inc. 2024-12-19 Electronics serious CPSC
Electronics · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-25071

SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries Recall

Issued December 19, 2024 · Chervon North America Inc. · 63,000,359 units affected

In December 2024, Chervon North America Inc. recalled the SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries, a serious electronics recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Dana Whitfield, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

What you should do

  1. 1 Stop using SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries right away.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact Chervon North America Inc. to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lithium-ion batteries and contact Chervon for a free replacement or refund for the price of the battery. Consumers should register for the recall online at www.skil.com/recalls. Chervon will provide a battery collection kit for the consumer to return the recalled battery and will provide the requested remedy upon return of the recalled battery.

Recall details

Brand
Chervon North America Inc.
Category
Electronics
Recall date
December 19, 2024
Units affected
63,000,359
Sold at
Lowe's and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Lowes.com from October 2019 through December 2024 for about $170 (for batteries sold individually) and about $400 (for combination kits with lawnmowers).
Recall number
CPSC-25071
Made in
China
Issuing agency
CPSC

In context

  • Chervon North America Inc. has 2 recalls in our database.
  • We're tracking 165 Electronics recalls in our database.
  • 63,000,359 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 2 US households.
  • This is the 21st Electronics recall we've logged in 2024.
Read the official CPSC notice

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