Mophie Recalls iPod Touch Rechargeable External Battery Case Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 12049 · announced November 30, 2011 · Mophie · 6,118 units affected
The product
The recalled product is a Mophie Juice Pack Air rechargeable external battery which consists of a lithium polymer battery built into a plastic case designed to snap onto the back of an iPod Touch 4G music player. The battery cases come in black, blue or red. Only battery cases with serial numbers that have the first five alphanumeric characters of TR113 through TR120 are subject to this recall. The serial number can be found inside the housing of the product.
The hazard
The battery case's integrated circuit switch can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Mophie for instructions on receiving a replacement product. Remedy type: New Instructions Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Mophie has received 110 reports of the product becoming warm to the touch, 44 reports of the product deforming and nine reports of minor burns.
Sold at: B& H Photo, Barnes & Noble, InMotion Entertainment, J&R Music World, Marine Corps Exchange stores, Amazon.com and mophie.com since April 2011 for about $50.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Mophie toll-free at (877) 308-4581 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.mophie.com/exchange
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.