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CPSC recall #25071

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

Recall announced by CPSC on 2024-12-19. Text as reported in the CPSC API snapshot of 2026-10-28T13:40:32Z; not current status.

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Site-assigned category: Lithium-ion batteries

Site-assigned hazard: Fire or battery

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RecallID
10114
RecallNumber
25071
Title
Chervon North America Recalls SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries for SKIL Lawnmowers and Outdoor Tools Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
RecallDate
2024-12-19T00:00:00
Description
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 911XXXXXX Nov-19 912XXXXXX Dec-19 026XXXXXX Jun-20 027XXXXXX Jul-20 028XXXXXX Aug-20 029XXXXXX Sep-20 030XXXXXX Oct-20 031XXXXXX Nov-20 121XXXXXX Jan-21 122XXXXXX Feb-21 123XXXXXX Mar-21 124XXXXXX Apr-21
Products
  • Name: SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion BatteriesDescription: Not reportedModel: Not reportedType: Not reportedCategoryID: Not reportedNumberOfUnits: About 63,000 (In addition, about 359 in Canada)
Hazards
  • Name: The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.HazardType: Not reportedHazardTypeID: Not reported
Remedies
  • Name: 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.
Retailers
  • Name: 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).CompanyID: Not reported
Importers
  • Name: Chervon North America Inc., of Naperville, IllinoisCompanyID: Not reported
Manufacturers
Not reported
ConsumerContact
Chervon North America toll-free at 833-476-5325 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at BY8708-00recall@na.chervongroup.com, or online at www.skil.com/recalls or www.skil.com and click on "PRODUCT RECALLS" at the top of the page for more information.
URL
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Chervon-North-America-Recalls-SKIL-40V-50Ah-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-for-SKIL-Lawnmowers-and-Outdoor-Tools-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard

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