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Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

Higdon Outdoors Waterfowl Decoy Battery Packs Recalled for Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: March 30, 2023
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Summary

Higdon Outdoors is recalling about 45,000 XS Series motion waterfowl decoy battery packs and replacement batteries. The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat during or soon after charging, which has led to 20 reports of overheating and nine fires, seven of which resulted in property damage. The recalled items include various models of Pulsator, Swimmer, Crazy Kicker, and Flasher decoys sold at sporting goods stores and online between October 2021 and February 2023. Consumers should immediately stop using these battery packs and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement kit that includes a new battery and charger.

Risk

The internal lithium-ion battery packs can overheat while connected to a charger or immediately following use, creating a fire and burn hazard. Nine fires have already been reported, with seven of those causing damage to property.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Higdon Outdoors XS series waterfowl decoy lithium-ion battery packs and replacement batteries labeled 'Sun Li-ion Battery'.
  2. Identify if your decoy is affected by checking for model numbers such as 50033, 50044, 50534, 52053, 52064, and others. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Check the battery pack itself; the top line of the sticker on the recalled battery must read 'Sun Li-ion Battery'.
  4. Immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and do not attempt to charge them.
  5. Contact Higdon Outdoors at 800-962-0656 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email recall@higdonoutdoors.com, or visit www.higdonoutdoors.com/recall to receive free replacement battery packs and chargers.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled XS motion decoy battery packs and XS replacement battery packs and contact Higdon Outdoors for free replacement battery packs and chargers.

Contact: Higdon Outdoors at 800-962-0656 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email at recall@higdonoutdoors.com or online at www.higdonoutdoors.com and click the link for Recall or www.higdonoutdoors.com/recall for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Higdon Outdoors XS Series Motion Waterfowl Decoy Battery Packs and Replacement Batteries
Variants: XS Pulsator Mallard Drake 12V, XS Pulsator Mallard Hen 12V, XS Pulsator Pintail 12V, XS Battleship Swimmer Mallard Drake 12V, XS Battleship Swimmer Mallard Hen 12V, XS Battleship Swimmer Pintail 12V, XS Battleship Swimmer Canvasback 12V, XS Battleship Swimmer Bluebill 12V, XS Crazy Kicker Mallard Drake 12V, XS Floating Flasher Mallard Drake 12V, XS Splashing-Flasher Mallard Drake 12V, XS Pulsator Canada Goose 12V, XS Swimmer Canada Goose 12V, XS Pulsator Mallard Combo Pack, XS Pulsator and Swimmer Combo Pack
Model:
50033
50044
50534
52053
52064
52533
52624
52243
53012
53072
53077
50734
52753
50053
50054
54034
99117
Date Ranges: Sold October 2021 through February 2023

All recalled batteries have a sticker where the top line reads 'Sun Li-ion Battery'.

Product Images

Recalled Pulsator Model Decoys

Recalled Pulsator Model Decoys

Recalled Swimmer Model Decoys

Recalled Swimmer Model Decoys

Recalled Crazy Kicker Model Decoy

Recalled Crazy Kicker Model Decoy

Recalled Flasher Model Decoys

Recalled Flasher Model Decoys

Recalled XS Replacement Battery Model

Recalled XS Replacement Battery Model

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 23166
Status: Active
Sold By: Bass Pro Shops; Rogers Sporting Goods; higdonoutdoors.com
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 45,000 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Higdon Outdoors LLC, of Paducah, Kentucky
Contact: Higdon Outdoors at 800-962-0656 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email at recall@higdonoutdoors.com or online at www.higdonoutdoors.com and click the link for Recall or www.higdonoutdoors.com/recall for more information.
Agency Last Updated: March 30, 2023

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