Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 30, 2020 CPSC #20115

Quick answer

Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #20115, announced on April 30, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Modular Robotics Inc., Dexter Industries.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Rechargeable battery packs

Recalled brands

Modular Robotics Inc., Dexter Industries

Remedy

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.

Recall date

April 30, 2020

Categories

Rechargeable battery packs

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #20115?

CPSC recall #20115 covers Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 30, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #20115?

The CPSC remedy for recall #20115 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Modular-Robotics-Recalls-Rechargeable-Battery-Packs-Due-to-Burn-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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