Chervon North America Recalls SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries for SKIL Lawnmowers and Outdoor Tools Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 25071
- Recall date
- Dec 19, 2024
- Units
- About 63,000 (In addition, about 359 in Canada)
- Remedy
- Refund, Replace
- Firm
- Chervon North America
- Made in
- China
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lithium-ion batteries and contact Chervon for a free replacement or refund for the price of the battery. Consumers should register for the recall online at www.skil.com/recalls. Chervon will provide a battery collection kit for the consumer to return the recalled battery and will provide the requested remedy upon return of the recalled battery.
Contact: Chervon North America toll-free at 833-476-5325 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at BY8708-00recall@na.chervongroup.com, or online at www.skil.com/recalls or www.skil.com and click on "PRODUCT RECALLS" at the top of the page for more information.
Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
How to identify the recalled product
This recall involves SKIL brand 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries that were manufactured before May 1, 2021. "SKIL" and "PWRCORE 40" are printed on the batteries. The recalled batteries were sold individually under the model number BY8708-00 for use with all SKIL 40V tools and were also sold in a combination kit with SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Push Mowers (Model #PM 4910-10) or SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Self-Propelled Mowers (Model #SM4910-10). Only the battery is recalled. The model number BY8708-00 and manufacturing date code, which is the first three digits of the 9-digit serial number, are located on a nameplate on the top of the battery pack near the battery terminals. The following manufacturing date codes are included Date Code (in Serial Number) Manufacturing Date 911XXXXXX Nov-19 912XXXXXX Dec-19 026XXXXXX Jun-20 027XXXXXX Jul-20 028XXXXXX Aug-20 029XXXXXX Sep-20 030XXXXXX Oct-20 031XXXXXX Nov-20 121XXXXXX Jan-21 122XXXXXX Feb-21 123XXXXXX Mar-21 124XXXXXX Apr-21
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on Dec 19, 2024. It covers About 63,000 (In addition, about 359 in Canada) units. The remedy type is refund: the firm will give your money back, usually after you return or destroy the product. The remedy type is replace: the firm will send or give you a replacement product. Reported incidents: The firm has received 100 reports of thermal incidents involving the batteries including overheating, melting, smoking and fire. These included eight reports of minor burns and/or smoke inhalation and 49 reports of related property damage. Chervon North America has 2 recalls in our records.
Where it was sold
Lowe's and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Lowes.com from October 2019 through December 2024 for about $170 (for batteries sold individually) and about $400 (for combination kits with lawnmowers).
Companies and identifiers
- Importer
- Chervon North America Inc., of Naperville, Illinois
Source and freshness
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
- Official notice
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Chervon-North-America-Recalls-SKIL-40V-50Ah-Lithium-Ion-…
- Last published by CPSC
- Dec 19, 2024
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
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