Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 20115 · announced April 30, 2020 · Modular Robotics · 2,400 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The rechargeable battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Modular Robotics has received four reports of the rechargeable battery packs smoking and overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Online at Dexterindustries.com from March 2018 through January 2020 for about $38.
Consumer contact: Modular Robotics toll-free 24 hour hotline at 877-233-6859, or visit the firm’s website at www.dexterindustries.com and click on Recall for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.