Battery packs and replacement batteries on XS Series Pulsators, Swimme

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves lithium-ion battery packs and replacement batteries used in XS series motion waterfowl decoys. The recall was initiated by Higdon Outdoors LLC, of Paducah, Kentucky, and was published on March 30, 2023. The recall number is 23166. The products were manufactured in China. Approximately 45,000 units were sold in the United States, and about 500 units were sold in Canada.

2. Affected Products
The recall includes the following Higdon brand XS series motion decoy models, each containing a lithium-ion battery. All recalled batteries have a sticker on the battery, and the top line on recalled batteries reads “Sun Li-ion Battery.” All items containing a battery labeled “Sun Li-Ion Battery” are subject to this recall.

Recalled models:
– 50033 – XS Pulsator, Mallard Drake 12V
– 50044 – XS Pulsator, Mallard Hen 12V
– 50534 – XS Pulsator, Pintail 12V
– 52053 – XS Battleship Swimmer, Mallard Drake 12V
– 52064 – XS Battleship Swimmer, Mallard Hen 12V
– 52533 – XS Battleship Swimmer, Pintail 12V
– 52624 – XS Battleship Swimmer, Canvasback 12V
– 52243 – XS Battleship Swimmer, Bluebill 12V
– 53012 – XS Crazy Kicker, Mallard Drake 12V (with timer)
– 53072 – XS Floating Flasher, Mallard Drake 12V
– 53077 – XS Splashing-Flasher, Mallard Drake 12V (with timer)
– 50734 – XS Pulsator, Canada Goose 12V
– 52753 – XS Swimmer Canada Goose 12V
– 50053 – XS pulsator mallard combo pack Drake/Drake
– 50054 – XS pulsator mallard combo pack Drake/Hen
– 54034 – XS pulsator and Swimmer combo pack Drake/Drake
– 99117 – XS Battery 12v 2.5Ah Li-ion, 2021 (for all XS motion)

The products were sold at outdoor sporting goods stores nationwide, including Bass Pro Shops and Rogers Sporting Goods, and online at www.higdonoutdoors.com from October 2021 through February 2023. The decoys sold for between $50 and $200, and the replacement battery sold for about $35.

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

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled XS motion decoy battery packs and XS replacement battery packs. Consumers should contact Higdon Outdoors for free replacement battery packs and chargers.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free replacement battery pack and charger from Higdon Outdoors.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Higdon Outdoors at 800-962-0656 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email at recall@higdonoutdoors.com. Consumers may also visit the company’s website at www.higdonoutdoors.com and click the link for Recall, or go directly to www.higdonoutdoors.com/recall for more information.

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