BatteriesPlus Recalls Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard

The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

Recall #: 12063
Affected scope: About 111,800

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves RAYOVAC-branded replacement battery packs used with cordless power t….

BatteriesPlus Recalls Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 21, 2011. Reason: The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the battery packs from cordless tools.…. Verify recall #12063 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers..

None
agency class: December 21, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12063 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves RAYOVAC-branded replacement battery packs used with cordless power tools. "RAYOVAC," "NI-CD" and a part number beginning with "CTL" are printed in white lettering on the product. The battery packs were sold in voltages ranging between 2.4 and 18 volts in various sizes and shapes. They were sold as replacement batteries to the following brand tools: Black and Decker, Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi and Skil.

Reason for recall

The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the battery packs from cordless tools. Consumers can contact BatteriesPlus for instructions on how to return the product for a store credit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12063
Date reported	December 21, 2011
Date initiated	December 21, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 111,800
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the battery packs from cordless tools. Consumers can contact BatteriesPlus for…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the battery packs from cordless tools. Consumers can contact BatteriesPlus for instructions on how to return the product for a store credit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 21, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12063.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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