63,000 Lawn Mower Batteries Recalled Over Fire and Burn Hazards

Chervon North America recently announced a recall of 63,000 SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries due to what the company describes as “fire and burn hazards.” According to Chervon, consumers should immediately stop using the battery and contact Chervon in order to receive either a refund or a replacement battery.

These particular SKIL 40V batteries are made to be used with SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Push Lawnmowers and any of the tools that run off SKIL’s 40V battery platform. Crucially, this recall impacts only SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries manufactured before May 1, 2021.

The recall report states that 100 reports of thermal incidents involving these batteries have been reported, including cases where the battery overheated, melted, and/or produced smoke or fire. Of those reported cases, only eight involved reports of minor burns and smoke inhalation, while 49 resulted in related property damage.

To find out if a battery you own is potentially dangerous, check its manufacturing date code against the list of recalled batteries (which can be found on the CPSC website here).

If you are one of the consumers impacted by this recall, register for the recall online at www.skil.com/recalls. Chervon will provide a battery collection kit you can use to return the recalled battery. Upon the return of your recalled battery, Chervon will then either send you a replacement or a refund.

Source:

CPSC.gov, “Chervon North America Recalls SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries for SKIL Lawnmowers and Outdoor Tools Due to Fire and Burn Hazard” (2024)