HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard

illu-Mist Battery-Powered Garden Sprayers

Date of Recall

2021-03-18

CPSC Release Number

21-098

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 64,000

Importer

HD Hudson, of Lowell, Mich.

Sold By

Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from December 2019 through January 2021 for between $40 and $50.

Problem/Hazard

The sprayer's lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a battery melting and catching fire resulting in less than $100 in property damage.  No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves illu-Mist 40001 one-gallon & 40002 two-gallon battery-powered garden sprayers.  The sprayers have a plastic triangle-shaped handle in gray with teal blue trim and a white tank with "illu-Mist" printed on the front side of the tank.  The sprayers measure 15.5 inches and 19.5 inches in height when assembled.  

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

HD Hudson at 800-394-8802 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hdhudson.com and click on Recalls for more information for more information.

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