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Chervon North America Recalls SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries for SKIL Lawnmowers and Outdoor Tools Due to Fire ... — CPSC recall 25071
Published notice; closure not supplied
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Source date Dec 19, 2024. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.
Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; check FSIS directly. Source coverage and dates.
What the record says
- Product
- 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
- Reason
- The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Classification
- Not supplied
- Recalling firm
- Chervon North America Inc., of Naperville, Illinois
- Quantity
- About 63,000 (In addition, about 359 in Canada)
- Agency-reported status
- Published recall notice
- Source record identifier
- 25071
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Dates in the source
- Last publish date
- Dec 19, 2024
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