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HD Hudson Recalls Battery-Powered Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: March 18, 2021
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Summary

HD Hudson is recalling approximately 64,000 illu-Mist battery-powered garden sprayers, specifically the 40001 one-gallon and 40002 two-gallon models. The lithium-ion battery in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard. These sprayers were sold at Lowe's and Amazon.com from December 2019 through January 2021. Consumers should follow the steps in Your Remedy Options to receive a free replacement battery and tray.

Risk

The internal lithium-ion battery can overheat, which has led to reports of batteries melting and catching fire. While no injuries have been reported, there is one confirmed instance of property damage resulting from a fire.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled illu-Mist battery-powered sprayers.
  2. Remove the battery tray from the unit and inspect the battery. If the battery is brown, remove both the battery and the tray and dispose of them in accordance with local laws for the disposal of lithium-ion batteries.
  3. Contact HD Hudson at 800-394-8802 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at hdhudson.com and click on 'Recalls' to request a free replacement battery and tray.
  4. For further assistance or questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery-powered sprayers, remove the battery tray, and look for a brown battery. If the battery is brown, consumers should remove the battery and tray and dispose of them in accordance with local laws for disposal of lithium-ion batteries, and contact HD Hudson for a free replacement battery and tray. Always follow proper battery use and storage procedures as listed in the instructions.

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.

Affected Products

Product: illu-Mist 40001 one-gallon battery-powered garden sprayer
Model:
40001
Date Ranges: December 2019 - January 2021
Product: illu-Mist 40002 two-gallon battery-powered garden sprayer
Model:
40002
Date Ranges: December 2019 - January 2021

Product Images

Recalled illu-Mist Battery-Powered Garden Sprayer

Recalled illu-Mist Battery-Powered Garden Sprayer

Recalled sprayer battery and tray and replacement battery and tray

Recalled sprayer battery and tray and replacement battery and tray

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 21098
Status: Active
Sold By: Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from December 2019 through January 2021 for between $40 and $50.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 64,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: HD Hudson, of Lowell, Mich.
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.
Agency Last Updated: March 18, 2021

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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