Product Recall Number: 14-162
Why was Vibe USB Mobile Power Bar recalled?
The power bar can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 14-162
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-04-29
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Vibe USB Mobile Power Bar
Description: The Vibe power bar, also known as a portable power supply or portable charger, can overheat. Incident reports include smoking, fire and bursting power bars.
Hazard Description: The power bar can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 99,000
Incidents: DGL Group has received six reports of incidents involving melted parts, smoking, leaking batteries and fire resulting in reports of bursting power bars and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bar, unplug it from the electrical outlet and return it to the DGL Group for a full refund and a $5 coupon towards another purchase at Five Below.
Sold At: Five Below stores nationwide from January 2014 to March 2014 for about $5.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed