Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-04-19). Hazards: fire, burn. About 1,050 units in the US and 40 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16148 |
| Published | 2016-04-19 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-22 |
| Product category | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products | Rechargeable battery packs |
| Firm named in the title | Brunton Outdoors |
| Firms | Brunton Outdoor Inc., of Louisville, Colo. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,050 |
| Units (Canada) | 40 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Adorama, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Moontrail, REI, The Clymb and other outdoor equipment retailers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.backcountry.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.forestry-suppliers.com, and www.opticsplanet.com from February 2011 through May 2015 for about $300. |
Description
This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights.
Hazard
The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of battery packs overheating and catching on fire; with one incident resulting in about $25,000 of property damage and another one in a garage burning down with property and smoke damage to the adjacent residence. No injuries have been reported.
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