Product Recall Number: 15-030
Why was Two-Tone Power Bank Charger recalled?
When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 15-030
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-11-19
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Two-Tone Power Bank Charger
Description: Power bank can overheat and melt when being charged or when charging another device, posing a fire hazard.
Hazard Description: When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 172,000
Incidents: There are three reported incidents of the Power Bank overheating. One incident resulted in fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. AP Specialties will send consumer an envelope and label with instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge. Upon receipt of the power bank, AP Specialties will send the consumer a replacement product.
Sold At: Power banks were given as promotional items at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from November 2013 to August 2014. The products sold for about $8 to $11.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed