SKIL Lithium-Ion Battery Recall: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Fire Risk

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Chervon North America, Inc. faces a proposed class action lawsuit after recalling about 63,000 SKIL PWRCORE 40 Lithium 5.0Ah 40V batteries at risk of overheating and catching fire.

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The 22-page case claims that consumers have suffered injuries and financial losses due to Chervon’s failure to disclose the dangerous fire hazard associated with the recalled SKIL lithium-ion batteries, which are used to charge lawnmowers and outdoor power tools.

According to the lawsuit, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has documented 100 incidents of the batteries overheating, melting, smoking or igniting. Among these, eight reports involved minor burns and/or smoke inhalation, and 49 cases involved property damage, the complaint relays.

In a recall announcement published on December 19, 2024, Chevron urged consumers to immediately stop using the affected batteries. Check out the CPSC’s page for details about which battery model and manufacturing date codes are covered by the recall.

The defendant also stated that consumers can get a free replacement or refund by returning their impacted battery. To receive a replacement or refund, consumers must first register their battery on SKIL’s recall website. Once a valid registration is submitted, a collection kit will be shipped to the consumer to return the battery, according to an FAQ page for Chervon’s SKIL lithium-ion battery recall.

The lawsuit accuses Chevron of negligence, claiming that the fire risk is the result of a “demonstrably avoidable” and “possibly deadly” design defect.

“As a result of the defect in the Products, [the plaintiff] and members of the Classes have suffered damages including, but not limited to, the cost of the defective product, loss of use of the product and other related damage,” the case contends.

The SKIL battery lawsuit looks to represent anyone in the United States who purchased SKIL PWRCORE 40 Lithium 5.0Ah 40V batteries during the applicable statute of limitations period.

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