The company has received 25 reports of the charger overheating, resulting in reports of property damage to the charger and its surroundings such as workbenches, countertops and carpeting.
It recommends consumers immediately remove any battery from the charger, stop using the product, unplug it and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement charger.
The product is designed for use with both NiCd and Li-Ion portable power tool batteries, according to the company. Battery chargers included in this recall are green and grey and have "Ryobi" printed in white lettering on the front of the charger, the company said. The model number and date code can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the charger.
Model P113 chargers with year/week date codes between 0731-0852, without a nine digit part number, are included in the recall, according to the company.
Consumers are asked to call One World Technologies toll-free at (800) 597-9624 or go online at www.ryobitools.com http://www.ryobitools.com and click on Important Safety Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
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