Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard:Recall Date: April 30, 2020
Recall Number: 20-115
Recall Summary Name of product:
Rechargeable battery packs
Hazard:The rechargeable battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy:Replace
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.
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.
Pictures (and more info) available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/M...rgeable-Battery-Packs-Due-to-Burn-HazardRecall DetailsUnits:
About 2,400
Description: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.
Incidents/Injuries: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.
Importer(s):Modular Robotics Inc., of Boulder, Colo. and Dexter Industries, of Restin, W.V.
Manufactured In:China