CPSC recall · Reported July 21, 2021
American Outdoor Brands Recalls Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Lithium-Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The soldering within the lithium-battery pack housing can allow the wiring to detach and cause the unit to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Caldwell® rechargeable lithium-battery pack (SKU No. 1108859) th….
American Outdoor Brands Recalls Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Lithium-Battery Packs… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 21, 2021. Reason: The soldering within the lithium-battery pack housing can allow the wiring to detach and cause the unit to ov…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled lithium-battery pack from the earmuffs a…. Verify recall #21167 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The soldering within the lithium-battery pack housing can allow the wiring to detach and cause the unit to ov….
- None
- agency class
- July 21, 2021
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21167 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.
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Product description
This recall involves the Caldwell® rechargeable lithium-battery pack (SKU No. 1108859) that was included with black E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs (SKU No. 1099596), which provide hearing protection while shooting firearms. The rechargeable lithium-battery pack is housed in one of the earmuffs. The battery pack is 3.7 V and has a gray exterior. It measures 1.25 inches x 1.5 inches. The name Caldwell is on the exterior of the battery pack. The earmuffs also can operate with three AAA alkaline batteries.
Reason for recall
The soldering within the lithium-battery pack housing can allow the wiring to detach and cause the unit to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled lithium-battery pack from the earmuffs and contact American Outdoor Brands for disposal instructions in accordance with local laws and to receive free replacement alkaline batteries; including shipping.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21167 |
| Date reported | July 21, 2021 |
| Date initiated | July 21, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 13,740 (In addition, about 88 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 remove the recalled lithium-battery pack from the earmuffs and contact American Outdoor Brands for d…
- Check the recall number (21167) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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