The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards
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One World Technologies of Anderson, S.C., is recalling about 627,000 Ryobi P113 dual chemistry battery chargers in the U.S. and Canada.
The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The company has received 25 reports of the P113 charger overheating, resulting in reports of property damage to the charger and its surroundings such as workbenches, countertops and carpeting.
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.
The charges, manufactured in China, were 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.
Consumers should immediately remove any battery from the charger, stop using and unplug it, and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement charger.
Consumers may contact One World Technologies toll-free at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.