Modular Robotics is recalling about 2,400 Dexter Industries rechargeable battery packs because they can short circuit and overheat. There have been four reports of these battery packs smoking and overheating, which creates a burn hazard for users. These black plastic-wrapped batteries were sold individually and inside GoPiGo, BrickPi, and Classroom Kit robotic bundles between March 2018 and January 2020. Modular Robotics is providing free replacement battery packs to affected consumers.
The battery packs can experience an internal short circuit, causing the unit to rapidly overheat and potentially smoke. This defect poses a risk of thermal burns to anyone handling the device while it is malfunctioning.
Consumers should immediately stop using the rechargeable battery packs, contact Modular Robotics for a free replacement battery pack. Safely dispose of the defective product by following local laws for disposal of the batteries.
Recalled Rechargeable Battery Pack
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response