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Product Recall Number: 14-723

Why was MobilePower Instant Boost 500 power packs recalled?

The power packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

MobilePower Instant Boost 500 power packs
Here's product recall specific data for MobilePower Instant Boost 500 power packs.

  • Product Recall Number: 14-723

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2014-03-14

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: MobilePower Instant Boost 500 power packs

  • Description: The MobilePower Instant Boost 500 power packs can overheat.

  • Hazard Description: The power packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 9,800

  • Incidents: MobilePower has received 13 reports of smoke and fire coming from the power packs. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled power packs immediately and contact QVC for instructions to return the units for a free replacement. MobilePower and QVC are contacting customers directly.

  • Sold At: QVC from October 2012 through December 2012 for about $97.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed