Ryobi recall the new 18V 4.0Ah Li-ion battery packs
Ryobi released new 18V 4.0Ah Li-ion battery packs a couple of months ago, and it seems that there's a design defect or flaw that can cause the batteries to overheat and burst on the charger.
There is a recall on the high capacity 4.0Ah battery pack, model number P108, and part number 130429028.
About 56,400 units in the USA and Canada are affected by the recall. These battery packs were sold between September 2012 and December 2012 at Home Depot stores and online via HomeDepot.com.
We heard rumors a couple of weeks ago about a silent recall, but this is the the official recall in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
If you have one of these battery packs, DON'T CHARGE IT as this poses a fire and burn hazard. Contact One World Technologies at 800-597-9624 weekdays between 8am to 5pm weekdays. Ryobi's safety notice page should soon have details of the recall.