Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 15016 · announced October 30, 2014 · Tectron International Of Vernon, Calif · 55,000 units affected
The product
The 3-in-1 USB charging cable is used to charge iPhone4S/4G/3GS/3G, iPhone5, iPad mini/iPad4 and android phones. The 10-foot white cord has a USB plug on one end. The other end has 3 plugs: 30-pin plug for the iPad First Generation and iPhone 4S and earlier models; Lightning plug for the iPhone5 and later models and the iPad 2 and later models; and mini USB plug. The cable comes in a transparent sealed pouch. Item NO. USB29B is printed on label on the outside of the pouch.
The hazard
The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact Tectron International to request a mailing label to return the merchandise. Mailing labels will be emailed to customers. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Sold at: Distributors for school fundraisers from July 2014 to August 2014 for about $3.50.
Consumer contact: Tectron International toll free at (844) 582-3152 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.tectronint.com and click on Recall for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.