HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 21098 · announced March 18, 2021 · Hd Hudson · 64,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves illu-Mist 40001 one-gallon & 40002 two-gallon battery-powered garden sprayers. The sprayers have a plastic triangle-shaped handle in gray with teal blue trim and a white tank with "illu-Mist" printed on the front side of the tank. The sprayers measure 15.5 inches and 19.5 inches in height when assembled.
The hazard
The sprayer's lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery-powered sprayers, remove the battery tray, and look for a brown battery. If the battery is brown, consumers should remove the battery and tray and dispose of them in accordance with local laws for disposal of lithium-ion batteries, and contact HD Hudson for a free replacement battery and tray. Always follow proper battery use and storage procedures as listed in the instructions. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a battery melting and catching fire resulting in less than $100 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from December 2019 through January 2021 for between $40 and $50.
Consumer contact: HD Hudson at 800-394-8802 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hdhudson.com and click on Recalls for more information 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.