VRSA members should be aware of two recent recalls that may impact equipment used by employees.
Relion Battery Recalls Relion Insight Series Lithium Batteries Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards
Incidents: The company has received five reports of batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves certain lots of the RELiON InSight Series® 48V lithium-ion batteries.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RELiON InSight Series® 48V batteries and contact RELiON Battery for a free repair.
More information can be found here.
DR Power Equipment Recalls PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Incidents: The firm has received six reports of the chipper shredders ejecting pieces of metal. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves DR Power Chipper Shredder with model number CS35050BENR. The model number is on the side of the unit.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chipper shredders. DR Power Equipment is contacting all known purchasers and automatically sending them a repair kit with installation instructions.
More information can be found here.