Product Recall Number: 16-090
Why was Rockwood Multi-function power packs recalled?
The power packs' lithium ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 16-090
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-02-03
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Rockwood Multi-function power packs
Description: The power packs' lithium ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Hazard Description: The power packs' lithium ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 500
Incidents: There have been two reports of the battery packs' lithium ion batteries bursting during charging and emitting black smoke, damaging carpet and leaving a black mark on a wall. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and return them to Eastwood for a full refund.
Sold At: Eastwood stores in Chicago, Parma, Ohio and Pottstown, Pa., in Eastwood's catalog and online at www.eastwood.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2015 for between $50 and $110.
Importers: Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed