HTRC C240 Battery Chargers Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death; Manufactured by Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-12-12). Hazards: fire, burn, injury. Models: C240. About 34,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25066 |
| Published | 2024-12-12 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-12 |
| Products | HTRC C240 battery chargers |
| Firms | Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a HTRC, of China (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 34,600 |
| Model numbers | C240 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | AliExpress.com, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, HTRC-Direct.com and RCGoing.com from December 2017 through June 2024 for between $65 and $290. |
Description
This recall involves HTRC C240 battery chargers sold for charging lithium-ion batteries. The defective chargers are black with two blue screens, numbered 1 and 2, and the model identifier "C240 DUO" printed between the screens. The brand name "HTRC" is printed at the bottom left corner.
Hazard
The chargers can ignite or cause a connected battery to ignite, posing fire and burn hazards and risk of serious injury and death.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact HTRC for instructions on how to return the chargers for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
HTRC has received 32 reports of fire and other thermal incidents, including five reports of significant property damage and one report of injury.
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