Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS—Fire, burn risks prompt DR Power to recall lithium-ion battery packs, (Jun 26, 2025)
Organizations Mentioned:Generac Power Systems Inc.
By WK Editorial Staff
The firm is offering a pro-rated refund, based on the battery’s age.
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin, is recalling about 13,200 DR Power LiPRO rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs (5.0 Ah) because they can short-circuit and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 25-355, June 26, 2025).
Incidents and injuries. The firm has received two reports of incidents of fire and/or overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Product description. This recall involves 62-volt 5.0 Ah LiPRO rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs for use with DR Power brand battery-powered products, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and snow throwers. The products include stand-alone battery packs with model number 414240, and removeable battery packs included with DR Power outdoor yard equipment items with model numbers 524340, SB11022XEN, T4X3026XEN, T4X3062XENR, CE75021XEN0, and CE77021XEN0. Information containing the model number for the battery pack (“41424”) is located on the battery pack’s label. The LiPRO and DR Power logo are on the front and side panels of the battery pack.
The battery packs were manufactured in China. They were sold at home improvement and hardware stores nationwide, and online at DRPower.com and CountryHomeProducts.com, from April 2018 through July 2024 for between $300 and $700 for outdoor equipment that includes battery packs, and for $250 for battery packs sold individually.
Remedy. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and contact DR Power for a pro-rated refund, based on the battery’s age. Consumers will need to show proof of the battery pack’s destruction by uploading two photographs in accordance with the destruction instructions (provided on the firm’s recall website), and filling out the recall form online at https://www.drpower.com/5AHB-recall. If consumers choose to dispose of the recalled battery pack’s lithium-ion battery, it should be done in accordance with local and state regulations.
Customer contact. For more information, customers may contact DR Power toll-free at 800-454-8643 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; by email at [email protected]; or online at https://drpower.com/recalls and https://www.drpower.com/ and click on “Product Recalls.”
Companies: Generac Power Systems Inc.
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