Rechargeable battery packs
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. [Learn More]
About 2,400 units were affected by this recall.
Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard
Recalled Rechargeable Battery Pack.
Rechargeable battery packs Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 04/30/2020 |
| Recall ID | 8807 |
| Recall Number | 20115 |
| Hazard | The rechargeable battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries | Modular Robotics has received four reports of the rechargeable battery packs smoking and overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 04/30/2020 |
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