PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-11-12). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: T10400. About 56,000 units in the US and 800 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16032 |
| Published | 2015-11-12 |
| Last updated | 2015-11-12 |
| Product category | Battery Chargers |
| Products | Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs |
| Firm named in the title | PNY |
| Firms | PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. (importer); PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 56,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 800 |
| Model numbers | T10400 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max and other retail stores nationwide and online at amazon.com and frys.com from January 2014 through August 2015 for about $50. |
Description
This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or gray hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery.
Hazard
Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact PNY for a free replacement rechargeable battery.
Incidents and injuries
PNY has received one report of venting with flames. No injuries have been reported.
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