Spector & Co. Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-04-02). Hazards: fire, burn. About 4,500 units in the US and 2,600 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19096 |
| Published | 2019-04-02 |
| Last updated | 2019-04-02 |
| Products | T119 Elf power bank chargers |
| Firm named in the title | Spector & Co. |
| Firms | Shenzhen Casun Technology Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Spector & Co. Inc, of Champlain, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,500 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,600 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | The power banks were given away as a free promotional item at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from May 2016 through January 2019. |
Description
This recall involves the T119 Elf power bank chargers. The portable battery-powered chargers are used for charging the battery of a mobile phone or other electronic device. The unit measures about 4 inches long by ¾ inch high by ¾ inch wide. It has a color match end with a wire key loop and the sides are either gun metal blue, black, red or gray. On the black top of the charger in white letters are "5V OUT" and "5V IN". The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the units as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.
Hazard
The charger can overheat while recharging, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank chargers and contact Spector & Co for a free replacement power bank charger and instructions for proper disposal.
Incidents and injuries
Spector & Co has received two reports of the power bank overheating, resulting in no property or fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
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