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Report Summary

35 YOM consumer's lawnmower battery spontaneously self-combusted and was on fire in his garage. Items were damaged by fire. Consumer was not injured.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Skil 40V Lithium Battery Model: BY8705-00/BY8708-00. Red and Black in color.
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: Chervon Group NA
  • Brand Name: Skil
  • Model Name or Number: BY8705-00/BY8708-00
  • Serial Number:
  • UPC Code:
  • SKU#: 2412711
  • Date Manufactured:
  • Retailer: Lowe's
  • Retailer State:
  • Purchase Date: 5/17/2021
  • Product Category: Electronics
  • Product Type: Batteries & Chargers
  • Product Code: Batteries (884)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: On 07/23/2023 a SKIL lithium battery model BY8705-00/BY8708-00 that I use for my SKIL 40V 20" lawn mower model PM4910-00/SM4910-00 self-combusted in the middle of the night in my garage, setting my car on fire and causing severe smoke damage inside of the garage. Fortunately the fire did not get through the drywall. I was not storing the battery in a way that was inappropriate for lithium batteries as stated in the manual. The monetary cost of the fire was a ruined car valued at $8k, fishing rods valued at $500, and the home insurance deductible will cost $4.5K. Total damages $13K. No personal injury occurred. I purchased the product in 05/17/21.
  • Incident Date: 7/23/2023
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Self
  • Sex: Male
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 35 years
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?: No
  • Product was damaged before incident?: No
  • Product was modified before incident?:
  • If yes to any, explanation: The battery was dead. I had it sitting in garage. I was going to take it to the dump eventually to be recycled.
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: Yes
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20230922-85FF7-2147345065
  • Report Date: 9/22/2023
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 9/26/2023
  • Report First Publication Date: 10/11/2023
  • Category of Submitter: Consumer