Rechargeable battery packs recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 30, 2020

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard

Recall number

20115

Sold / distributed

Online at Dexterindustries.com from March 2018 through January 2020 for about $38.

Why it was recalled

The rechargeable battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What was recalled

This battery pack was sold individually, and also within Classroom Kits and GoPiGo and BrickPi robotic bundles. It is a 9.6V 2000Ah NiMH battery pack with Max Charge Current 2A and is wrapped in black plastic. "Dexter Industries Rechargeable Battery Pack" is printed on a white label on the battery pack.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the rechargeable battery packs, contact Modular Robotics for a free replacement battery pack. Safely dispose of the defective product by following local laws for disposal of the batteries.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.