News From CPSC: HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard Announced March 18, 2021
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1. HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/HD-Hudson-Recalls-Battery-Powered-Sprayers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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1. HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard:
Recall Date: March 18, 2021
Recall Number: 21-098
Recall Summary
Name of product:
illu-Mist Battery-Powered Garden Sprayers
Hazard:
The sprayer’s lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Repair
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.
Consumer Contact:
HD Hudson at 800-394-8802 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hdhudson.com and click on Recalls for more information for more information.
Pictures available here:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/HD-Hudson-Recalls-Battery-Powered-Sprayers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Recall Details
Units:
About 64,000
Description:
This recall involves illu-Mist 40001 one-gallon & 40002 two-gallon battery-powered garden sprayers. The sprayers have a plastic triangle-shaped handle in gray with teal blue trim and a white tank with “illu-Mist” printed on the front side of the tank. The sprayers measure 15.5 inches and 19.5 inches in height when assembled.
Incidents/Injuries:
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.
Sold At:
Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from December 2019 through January 2021 for between $40 and $50.
Importer(s):
HD Hudson, of Lowell, Mich.
Manufactured In:
China
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