Chervon North America Recalls SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries for SKIL Lawnmowers and Outdoor Tools Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Official action

Source. US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Official identifier. 25-071

Date. 2024-12-19

Jurisdiction. United States

Hazard (official). The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Action / remedy (official). 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.

Product. SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries

Identification details. This recall involves SKIL brand 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries that were manufactured before May 1, 2021. “SKIL” and “PWRCORE 40” are printed on the batteries. The recalled batteries were sold individually under the model number BY8708-00 for use with all SKIL 40V tools and were also sold in a combination kit with SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Push Mowers (Model #PM 4910-10) or SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Self-Propelled Mowers (Model #SM4910-10). Only the battery is recalled. The model number BY8708-00 and manufacturing date code, which is the first three digits of the 9-digit serial number, are located on a nameplate on the top of the battery pack near the battery terminals. The following manufacturing date codes are included:Date Code (in Serial Number)Manufacturing Date 911XXXXXXNov-19912XXXXXXDec-19026XXXXXXJun-20027XXXXXXJul-20028XXXXXXAug-20029XXXXXXSep-20030XXXXXXOct-20031XXXXXXNov-20121XXXXXXJan-21122XXXXXXFeb-21123XXXXXXMar-21124XXXXXXApr-21

Units. About 63,000 (In addition, about 359 in Canada)

Incidents reported by CPSC. The firm has received 100 reports of thermal incidents involving the batteries including overheating, melting, smoking and fire. These included eight reports of minor burns and/or smoke inhalation and 49 reports of related property damage.

Remedy type. Refund, Replace

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).

Official record

Licence: US Government recall data made available for business and application reuse

Attribution: Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice