63,000 SKIL LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES RECALLED; 100 INJURIES
Name of Product:
SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries
Hazard:
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy:
Recall Date:
December 19, 2024
Units:
About 63,000 (In addition, about 359 in Canada)
Consumer Contact:
Chervon North America toll-free at 833-476-5325 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.skil.com/recalls or www.skil.com and click on “PRODUCT RECALLS” at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves SKIL brand 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries that were manufactured before May 1, 2021. “SKIL” and “PWRCORE 40” are printed on the batteries. The recalled batteries were sold individually under the model number BY8708-00 for use with all SKIL 40V tools and were also sold in a combination kit with SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Push Mowers (Model #PM 4910-10) or SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Self-Propelled Mowers (Model #SM4910-10). Only the battery is recalled. The model number BY8708-00 and manufacturing date code, which is the first three digits of the 9-digit serial number, are located on a nameplate on the top of the battery pack near the battery terminals.
The following manufacturing date codes are included:
| Date Code (in Serial Number) | Manufacturing Date |
|---|---|
| 911XXXXXX | Nov-19 |
| 912XXXXXX | Dec-19 |
| 026XXXXXX | Jun-20 |
| 027XXXXXX | Jul-20 |
| 028XXXXXX | Aug-20 |
| 029XXXXXX | Sep-20 |
| 030XXXXXX | Oct-20 |
| 031XXXXXX | Nov-20 |
| 121XXXXXX | Jan-21 |
| 122XXXXXX | Feb-21 |
| 123XXXXXX | Mar-21 |
| 124XXXXXX | Apr-21 |
Remedy:
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.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received 100 reports of thermal incidents involving the batteries including overheating, melting, smoking and fire. These included eight reports of minor burns and/or smoke inhalation and 49 reports of related property damage.
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).
Importer(s):
Chervon North America Inc., of Naperville, Illinois
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
25-071
