Reported Apr 30, 2020
Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard
Modular Robotics Inc. of Boulder, Colo.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Rechargeable battery packs
- Amount recalled
- About 2,400
Where it was sold
Sold at Online at Dexterindustries.com from March 2018 through January 2020 for about $38..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The rechargeable battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Modular Robotics has received four reports of the rechargeable battery packs smoking and overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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