Purchaseed Roybi P2102 cordless blower at Home Depot yesterday. Put battery on charger for 12 hours and it would not get past the "test" phase. Called Ryobi customer service 800-860-4050 (got a live person quickly), was told I had two options: take the blower back to HD for refund/exchange OR take it to the Tool Rental or Pro Desk at HD and they can test the charger/battery and can provide a replacement if defective, all FREE of course.
Regarding the battery charger flashing red, remaining in the test mode: after I exchanged the "defective" blower/battery for a new blower, I had the same problem with the new battery. THEN I applied moderate pressure to the top of the battery to make sure it was seated properly, AND it snapped into place. Charger/battery work fine. I'm certain this was the problem with the first blower/charger/battery. While i did read the directions after the purchase of the first blower, I failed to read them carefully enough. However, I am surprised that the Ryobi tech I talked to didn't suggest the remedy.
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SOURCE: Ryobi 18V lithium battery won't charge
Hi, Thanks for getting back to me. The yellow and blinking red indicate a defective cell. Since it has lithium cells and is that new any repair to it would be a waste of your time. Ryobi tools purchased in 2008 have a 2 year warranty. I am guessing you probably got it at a home depot and you should return it under the warranty. All new Ryobi tools have a three year warranty. Good Luck! and Thanks for using fixya!
SOURCE: can i charge a 14v battery using a 18v charger (both are ryobi)
Absolutely not. The risk of damage to the battery is only a minor concern compared to the fire hazard you would be creating.
SOURCE: light on ryobi 18v charger
More than likely a defective battery sinse the other ones charge fine..
Bring it back for exchange of another one..
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SOURCE: Does it harm a Ryobi 18v lithium battery to leave on Charger?
Lithium-Ion batteries require careful charging and temperature monitoring while in the charger. Ryobi's Charging station monitors many functions and shuts off when the battery has gone through a complete charge. This is indicated by a steady Green light. Once the Charge indicator is a steady green the charger stops charging. With any battery It will slowly discharge and I don’t think the Ryobi will maintain a battery that is never removed. For example, if after a complete charge cycle if the battery was left there for 2 years and then you went to use it, it would likely be completely discharged. However if the battery charger is unplugged then plugged back in a new charge sequence would start. I lose power at my house about every 6 months or so. Once power is restored a new cycle would start and the charging cycle begins again.
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