Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-07-10). Hazards: burn. Models: ADCP3-1000. About 31,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`14228`
Published	2014-07-10
Last updated	2015-01-09
Product category	Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Products	Power adaptor/chargers (promotional giveaway)
Firm named in the title	Gemini
Firms	Gemini Manufacturing Inc., of Gaffney, S.C. (distributor)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	31,000
Model numbers	`ADCP3-1000`
Hazard classes	burn
Remedy classes	dispose, stop use
Sold	The recalled adaptors/chargers were distributed free as a promotional giveaway at trade shows nationwide from October 2013 to April 2014.

Description

The recalled adaptor/chargers are used to charge cell phones and other electronic products and have model number ADCP3-1000 imprinted on the plug side of the adaptor. They are plastic cubes about 1" to 1 ¼" on one side with two prongs for plugging into an electrical outlet and a USB port on the other. Recalled chargers come in five different colors: black, blue, green, red and white.

Hazard

The adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptors/chargers and throw them away.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received one report of a consumer who was burned on their hand.

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