Recalls / 2021-07-21

American Outdoor Brands Recalls Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Lithium-Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

21167 · Recalled 2021-07-21 · CPSC page

Recalled Caldwell E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs (SKU 1099596)

Description

This recall involves the Caldwell® rechargeable lithium-battery pack (SKU No. 1108859) that was included with black E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs (SKU No. 1099596), which provide hearing protection while shooting firearms. The rechargeable lithium-battery pack is housed in one of the earmuffs. The battery pack is 3.7 V and has a gray exterior. It measures 1.25 inches x 1.5 inches. The name Caldwell is on the exterior of the battery pack. The earmuffs also can operate with three AAA alkaline batteries.

Hazards

The soldering within the lithium-battery pack housing can allow the wiring to detach and cause the unit to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled lithium-battery pack from the earmuffs and contact American Outdoor Brands for disposal instructions in accordance with local laws and to receive free replacement alkaline batteries; including shipping.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Caldwell E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs with rechargeable lithium battery packs		About 13,740 (In addition, about 88 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: American Outdoor Brands Inc., of Columbia, Mo.
Made in: China
Sold at: Midway USA, Bass Pro Shops, Davidsons, online at Amazon.com

Consumer contact

American Outdoor Brands toll-free at 877-416-5167 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT on Fridays, email support@caldwellshooting.com, or www.caldwellshooting.com/recall or www.caldwellshooting.com and click on the "Recall" link under the "Customer Service" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Caldwell rechargeable lithium-battery pack (SKU 1108859)

Source: CPSC recall 21167. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.