[Recalled] Two-Tone Power Bank Charger — Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones… | CPSC 2014-11-19
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Two-Tone Power Bank Charger |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 15030 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 19 November 2014 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 3.6 inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. It has a white top and the sides are either black, dark blue, lime green, light blue, orange, pink, purple, red, white or yellow. On the white top of the charger in black letters are "OUT DC5V" and "IN DC5V". Units with a period after the lettering - reading "OUT DC5V." - are not involved in this recall. The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the charger as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank. Hazards: When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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