One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Battery Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Ryobi Model P113 Dual Chemistry Charger

Ryobi P113 Dual Chemistry Battery Chargers

Recall Date: November 5th, 2013
Type: Battery Chargers
Units: About 578,000 in the United States and 49,000 in Canada
Hazards: The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately remove any battery from the charger, stop using the recalled charger, unplug it and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement charger.

Description

This recall involves Ryobi model P113 dual chemistry battery chargers designed for use with both NiCd and Li-Ion portable power tool batteries. Battery chargers included in this recall are green and grey and have "Ryobi" printed in white lettering on the front of the charger. The model number and date code can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the charger. Model P113 chargers with year/week (YY/WW) date codes between 0731-0852, without a nine digit part number, are included in the recall.

Images:

Ryobi Model P113 Dual Chemistry Charger

Ryobi Model P113 Dual Chemistry Charger Identification Label

Consumer Contact:

One World Technologies toll-free at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on Important Safety Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

Injuries:

One World Technologies has received 25 reports of the P113 charger overheating, resulting in reports of property damage to the charger and its surroundings such as workbenches, countertops and carpeting.

Manufacturers:

Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China

Retailers:

Direct Tools Factory Outlet, The Home Depot and other retail stores nationwide and online at Homedepot.com from September 2007 to December 2009 individually and as part of a kit for between $30 and $270.