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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 45,000 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada) units
Electrical Recall No. 23-166 Published March 30, 2023

Battery packs and replacement batteries on XS Series Pulsators, Swimmers, Crazy Kicker, and Flasher motion decoys used for waterfowl hunting

The recalled waterfowl decoys' lithium-ion battery packs or replacement battery packs can overheat while charging or soon after charging, posing a fire and/or burn hazard. sold at Outdoor sporting goods stores nationwide including Bass Pro Shops and Rogers Sporting Goods, and online at www.higdonoutdoors.com from October 2021 – February 2023 for about $35.

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Recalled Pulsator Model Decoys
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Recalled Pulsator Model Decoys

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Why it was recalled

The recalled waterfowl decoys' lithium-ion battery packs or replacement battery packs can overheat while charging or soon after charging, posing a fire and/or burn hazard.

20
Incident reports to the firm
0
Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received 20 reports of overheating, including nine fires, seven of which involved property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 45,000 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Made inChina
Sold atOutdoor sporting goods stores nationwide including Bass Pro Shops and Rogers Sporting Goods, and online at www.higdonoutdoors.com
Sales periodOctober 2021 – February 2023
PriceAbout $35
Category Electrical

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-962-0656
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email at recall@higdonoutdoors
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