Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard

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

Recall #: 20115
Affected scope: About 2,400

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

The CPSC recalled This battery pack was sold individually, and also within Classroom Kits and GoPiGo and Br….

Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 30, 2020. Reason: The rechargeable battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the rechargeable battery packs, contact Modular R…. Verify recall #20115 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The rechargeable battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers..

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agency class: April 30, 2020
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20115 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 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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.

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	20115
Date reported	April 30, 2020
Date initiated	April 30, 2020
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 2,400
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 the rechargeable battery packs, contact Modular Robotics for a free replacement battery p…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 30, 2020. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 20115.

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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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