Chervon North America Inc. 2024-12-19 Electronics serious CPSC
Electronics · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-25071
SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries Recall
Issued December 19, 2024 · Chervon North America Inc. · 63,000,359 units affected
In December 2024, Chervon North America Inc. recalled the SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries, a serious electronics recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Chervon North America Inc. to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lithium-ion batteries and contact Chervon for a free replacement or refund for the price of the battery. Consumers should register for the recall online at www.skil.com/recalls. Chervon will provide a battery collection kit for the consumer to return the recalled battery and will provide the requested remedy upon return of the recalled battery.
Recall details
- Brand
- Chervon North America Inc.
- Category
- Electronics
- Recall date
- December 19, 2024
- Units affected
- 63,000,359
- Sold at
- Lowe's and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Lowes.com from October 2019 through December 2024 for about $170 (for batteries sold individually) and about $400 (for combination kits with lawnmowers).
- Recall number
- CPSC-25071
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Chervon North America Inc. has 2 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 156 Electronics recalls in our database.
- 63,000,359 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 2 US households.
- This is the 21st Electronics recall we've logged in 2024.