AP Specialties Recalls Power Bank Chargers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-11-19). Hazards: fire, burn. About 172,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15030 |
| Published | 2014-11-19 |
| Last updated | 2015-09-29 |
| Product category | Battery Chargers |
| Products | Two-Tone Power Bank Charger |
| Firm named in the title | AP Specialties |
| Firms | Alumni Partners dba AP Specialties of San Clemente, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 172,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Power banks were given as promotional items at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from November 2013 to August 2014. The products sold for about $8 to $11. |
Description
Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 3.6 inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. It has a white top and the sides are either black, dark blue, lime green, light blue, orange, pink, purple, red, white or yellow. On the white top of the charger in black letters are "OUT DC5V" and "IN DC5V". Units with a period after the lettering - reading "OUT DC5V." - are not involved in this recall. The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the charger as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.
Hazard
When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. AP Specialties will send consumer an envelope and label with instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge. Upon receipt of the power bank, AP Specialties will send the consumer a replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
There are three reported incidents of the Power Bank overheating. One incident resulted in fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
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