Description: This recall involves illu-Mist 40001 one-gallon & 40002 two-gallon battery-powered garden sprayers.  The sprayers have a plastic triangle-shaped handle in gray with teal blue trim and a white tank with “illu-Mist” printed on the front side of the tank.  The sprayers measure 15.5 inches and 19.5 inches in height when assembled.  

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery-powered sprayers, remove the battery tray, and look for a brown battery.  If the battery is brown, consumers should remove the battery and tray and dispose of them in accordance with local laws for disposal of lithium-ion batteries, and contact HD Hudson for a free replacement battery and tray.  Always follow proper battery use and storage procedures as listed in the instructions.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a battery melting and catching fire resulting in less than $100 in property damage.  No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from December 2019 through January 2021 for between $40 and $50.

Importer(s): HD Hudson, of Lowell, Mich.

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 21-098